SEN Teaching Assistant in Birmingham

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Birmingham Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: £115–£120 per day Job Type: Full-Time About the Opportunity Twenty 4 Seven Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEN school in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored classroom support, encourage positive behaviour and create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have a background in care, support work, youth work or education, we would love to hear from you. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include: * Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs. * Supporting students with their academic, social and emotional development. * Helping pupils access the curriculum through adapted activities and individual support. * Providing emotional reassurance and encouragement throughout the school day. * Supporting pupils with their behavioural, communication and sensory needs. * Promoting positive behaviour through encouragement and positive reinforcement. * Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff. * Creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment. The Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: * Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN. * Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or additional learning needs (beneficial). * A patient, caring and flexible approach. * Strong communication and relationship-building skills. * The ability to remain calm and positive when managing challenging situations. * Good behaviour management and positive reinforcement skills. * A genuine passion for supporting children and young people. A Level 2 or higher Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in teaching assistance, care, support work, youth work and other relevant settings. Why Work With Twenty 4 Seven Education? When you join Twenty 4 Seven Education, you'll benefit from: * Your own dedicated and friendly consultant available 24/7. * Competitive rates of pay. * Up to £100 through our uncapped referral scheme. * FREE or heavily discounted CPD courses, including a certified Level 2 Teaching Assistant course, Children's Mental Wellbeing certification and Coaching & Mentoring courses. * FREE safeguarding training. * Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in education. * Minimal administration – no timesheets! How to Apply If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and one of our friendly Birmingham consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps. All successful applicants will be required to attend an online interview and complete the relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks, including a full application form. If this particular role isn't quite right for you but you're looking for work within SEN education, please still get in touch with our Birmingham office to discuss other opportunities. Twenty 4 Seven Education – Supporting schools, inspiring futures