SEND Teaching Assistant - Up to £160/Day - Temp to Perm

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Handsworth

Up to £160 per day | Outstanding School | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a supportive school environment?

We are recruiting a dedicated, compassionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding school in Handsworth. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-quality educational setting supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The role will initially be temporary, with the potential for the successful candidate to secure a permanent position with the school in as little as 12 weeks.

The school is looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs, can build positive relationships with pupils and is confident providing personal care when required.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to deliver tailored learning activities.
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, adapting your approach to suit their individual requirements.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, changing and other personal care needs where required.
• Providing personal care independently or working alongside another member of staff, depending on the pupil's needs and the school's procedures.
• Promoting pupils' independence, dignity and wellbeing at all times.
• Following safeguarding procedures and individual pupil care plans.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Be willing and prepared to undertake personal care duties when required.
• Be comfortable providing personal care independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a genuine passion for su...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Handsworth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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