SEN Support Worker

Location: Birmingham (B18)

Contract Type: Full time 8:30-3:30

Salary: Depending on Experience 

Teaching Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEN school in Birmingham for a SEN Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be patient, caring, and enthusiastic about supporting pupils with additional needs, contributing positively to their education and overall wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored one-to-one or small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that meet individual learning goals.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social interaction through positive reinforcement and consistent care.
• Support pupils with daily routines, emotional regulation, and sensory needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers to ensure the best possible outcomes for each child.

About You:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs in an educational, care, or community setting.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive attitude and genuine passion for supporting young people.
• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of autism support strategies, PECS, or Makaton.
• Experience working in a specialist school environment.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs, apply today by emailing your CV to Hamza.Karim@Teachingpersonnel.com or 0121 252 1100

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