Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA – Severe Learning Difficulties), City of Birmingham

  • Location: City of Birmingham
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £92.45 - 95 per day
  • Start date: 18/05/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA – ASC/ASD)
Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA – Severe Learning Difficulties)
School Type
Specialist SEND School
Age Range of Pupils
5 to 16 years
Location
Perry Barr, Birmingham
Contract Type
Full-time, Monday to Friday
8:30am – 3:30pm
Term-time only
Pay
£92.45 – £95 per day
£462.25 – £475 per week
💷 Weekly pay

Job Purpose
We are currently recruiting for a compassionate and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) within a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Perry Barr.
This rewarding role is ideal for someone passionate about helping children with additional needs access education, develop independence, and thrive within a structured learning environment.

Key Responsibilities – Teaching & Learning Support
Support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties and additional needs
Deliver 1:1 and small group support throughout the school day
Assist pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement
Support personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs
Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Help maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment

Person Requirements
Experience working with children or young people with SEND or additional needs
Patient, caring, and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Two satisfactory references covering at least 12 months

Qualifications
No formal qualifications required
Must have some SEND-related experience, including: Care work
Support work
School-based experience

What New Directions Education Ltd Offers
Dedicated SEND consultant support
Consistent full-time work opportunities
Competitive weekly pay
Long-term placement opportunities
Ongoing support and guidance
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Trusted education recruitment agency

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Birmingham branch.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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