SEND Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £90–£120 per day
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Day-to-day and Long-term Opportunities
Immediate opportunities available – applications are being welcomed now.
The Opportunity
The school supports pupils aged 4–11 with special educational needs and/or disabilities arising from cognition and learning difficulties.
It provides a specialist, nurturing environment where pupils receive individualised support to help them overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, communication and independence.
Due to an immediate need for additional support, the school is looking to appoint SEND Teaching Assistants for both day-to-day and long-term opportunities.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide effective 1:1 and classroom support. You will play a key role in helping pupils access their learning, develop their communication and social skills, and become more independent.
If you are available immediately, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
The Role
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
- Supporting children with severe learning difficulties
- Helping pupils access the curriculum and engage in classroom activities
- Supporting speech, communication and language development
- Encouraging confidence, independence and positive social interaction
- Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils
- Working closely with teachers and other support staff
- Supporting pupils with their individual learning and development goals
- Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
The Successful Candidate
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
- Experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties
- Experience supporting speech, communication and language needs
- Confidence working with primary-aged pupils
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A patient, calm and resilient approach
- The ability to adapt to different pupils' individual needs
- A genuine passion for helping children develop and succeed
- Availability to start immediately
Why Work with TeacherActive?
- Market-leading rates of pay
- A dedicated team of consultants available
- 24/7
- A straightforward and supportive onboarding process
- CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
- PAYE payment, ensuring the correct tax and National Insurance deductions
- Access to further day-to-day, long-term, contract and permanent opportunities
Company Information
Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £90 to £120 a day Hours: Full-time Location: B29 4AJ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 2 Oct 2026 Closing date: 1 Nov 2026
Equal Opportunities
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job-seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, identity checks and the provision of suitable professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to maintaining high standards of safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Contact us:
sasha.mccrory@teacheractive.com
01212003224
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