SEND Teaching Assistant (KS1), Mainstream Primary, City of Birmingham

  • Location: City of Birmingham
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £92.56 per day
  • Start date: 15/06/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

Job Title
Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)
School Type
Mainstream Primary
Age Range of Pupils
3  to 11 years
Location
School‑based – Balsall Heath (B12)
Contract Type
Long-term, Day to day cover, Term-time only

An amazing primary school in the Balsall Heath area is in need of a teaching assistant dedicated to doing their best for the children they support. The Teaching Assistant will be working on a small group basis; 2-3 children with children with moderate learning difficulties (MLD) within Key Stage 1 (5 to 7 years)
The school has a big heart and is dedicated to ensuring all children reach their full potential. With a nurturing ethos through the culture at school, they are to support all staff to feel confident in their required skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities
Working on a small group basis with 2-3 children aged 5–7 years with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), EHCP outcomes, and personalised learning programmes
Lone-working within the classroom and other areas of the school, following the group’s timetable
Delivering tasks and activities in line with the teacher’s planning, ensuring work on the key goals of each activity
Support pupils to engage with learning activities using approaches tailored to their individual needs

 
Person Requirements
Experience of working with young children with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) or other SEND needs
Flexible and adaptable to the needs and requirements of individuals with SEND needs
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Highly motivated when lone-working and working as a team
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or we can put one in place for you)
Two satisfactory references covering a minimum of 12 months

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

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

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