SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Sutton Coldfield Full-Time & Supply Opportunities

Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Salary: £92.56- £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term and Day-to-Day Supply Available
Start Date: Immediate and September Opportunities Available

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in the Sutton area?

We are currently recruiting for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support a range of schools and specialist provisions across Bearwood. We have both full-time long-term positions and flexible day-to-day supply opportunities available.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). While a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable, we are keen to hear from applicants who have significant SEN experience and a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you may support pupils across:

• Primary and Secondary age groups

• Mainstream schools

• Specialist SEN provisions

• Resource bases and alternative provisions

You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to provide tailored support that enables pupils to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual targets.

Essential Experience

Applicants must have experience supporting children or young people with one or more of the following:

• PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs

• PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)

• Challenging behaviour

• Complex learning needs

• Personal care requirements (where applicable)

Candidates should be confident adapting their approach to meet the individual needs of pupils and creating positive relationships that support engagement and progress.

Suitable Backgrounds

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• SEN schools

• Mainstream schools

• Specialist provisions

• Residential care settings

• Children's homes

• Mental health support services

• Youth work

• Support work roles involving children and young people with additional needs

Applicants from residential or mental health backgrounds are encouraged to apply, provided they have demonstrable experience working with individuals who have SEN needs.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN

• Strong understanding of SEND strategies and interventions

• Ability to build positive and professional relationships

• Calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Flexible attitude and willingness to work across different age groups and settings

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable but not essential

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or support worker with a background in SEN, residential care, or mental health services, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for immediate interviews and upcoming vacancies across Bearwood and the surrounding areas.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sutton Coldfield

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

28-06-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English