SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School (Mainstream)

Location: North Birmingham

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

Type of Work: Supporting SEND children within a mainstream primary classroom

Contract/Position Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Contract Type: Long-term (potential to go permanent)

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Minimum Rate of Pay: Negotiable

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Agency: Prospero Teaching

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary mainstream school on a long-term basis.

At Prospero, we work closely with local schools to provide high-quality staffing solutions that support both pupils and teaching staff. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in helping schools meet the individual needs of children, particularly those requiring additional support to thrive in the classroom.

The Role:

• Supporting children with a range of SEND needs within the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure all pupils have access to a tailored and enriching education.
• Assisting with the preparation of resources and creating a supportive learning environment.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress and providing feedback to the wider team.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience working with children with SEND, ideally within a UK primary school setting (essential).
• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in education or childcare (essential).
• Be patient, resilient, and nurturing, with a genuine commitment to helping children succeed.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Hold an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

To be eligible for any job with Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child-related references that cover at least the last two years.

To Apply:

If you wish to hear more or have any queries, please call the Birmingham office on 0121 227 2430. To be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.