SEN Teaching Assistant in Sutton Coldfield

We are currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN school based in the Sutton Coldfield area supporting children with complex and multiple needs, including SLD, PMLD, ASD, and additional sensory and behavioural needs who are aged from 2 up to 11. The school provides a caring, safe, and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential through a highly personalised and adapted curriculum, including sensory and experiential learning opportunities. Classes are small, typically with 10–12 pupils, allowing for tailored support and strong staff‑pupil relationships.

We are looking for patient, dedicated, and nurturing Teaching Assistants to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom with learning, communication, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour. You will work closely with teachers and wider staff to help create an engaging and inclusive environment where all learners can thrive. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist setting committed to high‑quality education and positive outcomes for children with complex additional needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including those with SLD and PMLD.
• Implement strategies to support behaviour, emotional regulation and individual learning outcomes.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to meet EHCP goals.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care or physical needs, where required.
• Promote independence, confidence and resilience in learners.

• SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA, Behaviour Mentor.
• Experience working in a special school, PRU, alternative provision or inclusive mainstream school.
• Strong understanding of SEND, particularly supporting pupils with ASD, SLD and PMLD.
• Empathetic, adaptable and resilient approach.
• Excellent behaviour management strategies.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Relevant training such as Team Teach, Makaton or PECS is desirable but not essential.

You have full control over your schedule and we’ll only match you with roles that suit your preferences. This allows you to maintain a healthy work‑life balance while enjoying the flexibility that works for you.

• £92.59 – £100 per day depending on experience, which equates to £18,049.20 – £23,400 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work within a specialist SEN school based in the Sutton Coldfield area. The school is well‑resourced, offers on‑site parking, and is easily accessible from nearby areas such as Erdington, Four Oaks, Boldmere, Streetly, Kingstanding, and the wider Birmingham region. Looking to join a setting where your impact truly matters? Apply today to become a SEN Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education – your next rewarding opportunity could be just around the corner!

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.