Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant - Full time in Birmingham

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASD), and help them to achieve their full potential in our nurturing learning provision. The successful candidate will have prior experience working with pupils who require additional support and will play a key role in adapting learning activities, promoting independence, and providing tailored one-to-one and small group support.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School’s intention for SEND provision is to ensure that every child receives a high-quality and ambitious education, regardless of their learning needs or disabilities. Our school also places great importance on collaboration with parents, carers, and external agencies. Our school prides itself on our strong team ethos and our exciting immersive curriculum. We are a one-form entry primary school in the Nechells area of Birmingham.

The successful candidates will not only be part of the St Joseph’s family but will also have supportive and inspiring colleagues across the St Teresa of Calcutta MAC group of schools, as well as access to a range of CPD opportunities.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a firm commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school;
• Be an excellent Teaching Assistant with an ability to raise the attainment of all children;
• Be energetic and highly motivated, with SEND EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2 experience;
• Ideally have experience or training in alternative communication methods such as Makaton or PECS - or be eager and willing to learn;
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can demonstrate effective teamwork/collaboration as part of a close hard-working team;
• Have experience of, or a strong interest in, working with pupils with a range of additional needs;
• Be adaptable, proactive, and patient, with a calm and positive approach to challenges;
• Demonstrate a caring and nurturing attitude, creating a safe and supportive learning environment;
• Be open to assisting with personal care when required, ensuring the highest standards of respect and dignity;
• Have the ability to form positive relationships with children, parents, staff, and external agencies;
• Be committed to keeping our children safe;
• Be fully involved in the wider life of the school.

We will offer you:

• A school that is committed to improvement;
• A warm and friendly environment;
• A dedicated team of supportive and friendly staff;
• Enthusiastic children;
• A commitment to your professional development;
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Visits to the school prior to submitting an application are warmly invited and encouraged. Please call the school office to arrange this. Visits are encouraged for the weeks beginning the 21st September.

Key dates:

• Closing date: 12:00pm - Monday 5th October 2026
• Interview Date: Monday 19th / Tuesday 20th October 2026

Further details are available by emailing enquiry@stjosb7.bham.sch.uk. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with Safer Recruitment guidelines and KCSIE, references will be taken up before interview (2 suitable references must be provided), identity checks undertaken, a prohibition check done, if shortlisted a Google Internet search will be conducted, and a social media check will be undertaken for the successful candidate, as part of our due diligence. Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure & Barring Service, a satisfactory social media check, and a medical fitness check. The successful applicant will be required to produce their birth certificate. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. If you have any questions regarding this process, please email enquiry@stjosb7.bham.sch.uk.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the successful applicant must have the ability to speak fluent and spoken English, as it is an essential requirement for this role. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of pupils. Our school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be found at: https://www.stjosb7.bham.sch.uk/key-information/policies/.