At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEND in their learning and development.
- Company: Join Oscott Manor, part of the innovative Think Differently Education Trust.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Other info: Term-time only, 32.5 hours per week, with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Good standard of education and training in communication support strategies preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
This is a particularly exciting time to join Oscott Manor, the second school who joined the newly established Think Differently Education Trust. This marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for our community, opening up fresh opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and professional growth across Birmingham. By joining us now, you’ll be part of shaping a progressive trust from the ground up — helping to drive meaningful change for our young people while developing your own career in a supportive and ambitious environment.
Oscott Manor School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team. Oscott Manor supports children with significant communication and interaction needs, including speech and language difficulties, medical needs and autism. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils’ learning, both in the classroom and through small group or 1:1 support. You will help deliver provision designed to develop pupils’ communication, social interaction and emotional regulation skills, enabling them to access learning. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children with SEND.
A good standard of education including Maths and English GCSE at 4-9 (or equivalent) is essential and training in communication support strategies (e.g. Makaton, PECS, AAC) is desirable.
What the Role Involves:
- Supporting children with communication and interaction needs, including autism and speech and language difficulties
- Providing personal care to some of our most complex children
- Delivering targeted interventions and supporting bespoke learning programmes
- Supporting children during continuous provision, structured activities and social interaction
- Helping pupils develop communication, emotional regulation, and independence skills
- Working closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO
- Supporting a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2026, 9am
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Start date: September 2026
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours, term-time only
The Think Differently Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be aware that this post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check and any offer of employment is made conditional on this. You will also be required to register and pay for the DBS update service and ensure that documentary evidence is produced to ensure annual compliance and updates. You will also be required to provide written consent for the employer to access this information at any time.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. The Think Differently Education Trust undertake to make any "reasonable adjustments" to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may have.
SEND Teaching Assistant employer: Oscott Manor School
Oscott Manor, as part of the Think Differently Education Trust, offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of educational innovation in Birmingham. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children with SEND. Join us in a nurturing environment where your contributions will help shape the future of our community and foster personal growth.
