Job Title
Qualified (Level 3) Teaching Assistant, SEND Support, Full-Time
School Type
Mainstream Primary School
Age Range of Pupils
2 to 11years
Location
Solihull (B91)
Contract Type
Long-term
Start Date
September 2026
A mainstream primary school based within the leafy suburbs of Solihull is looking for a level 3 qualified teaching assistant to work within their complex autism resource base. The school holds all children and staff to a high standard and high expectations personally and academically; ensuring all pupils reach their maximum potential. The resource bases are just one way in which the school ensures proper provision and support. Whilst the playgrounds buzz with excitement during playtimes, outside of these times the school has a warm, calm and caring nature.
The teaching assistant will be based within the school’s resourced provision for complex autistic individuals. The children accessing this specific hub are of Key stage 1 age (5 to 7 years) have a lead diagnosis of autism or are on the pathway for diagnosis. Their additional needs comprise of varying levels of speech language and communication needs (SLCN), sensory processing difficulties, social and emotional dysregulation and can display behaviour that challenges.
Key Responsibilities
– Working on a 1:1 and/or small group basis with young children aged 5-7 years
– Supporting autistic children with additional needs (SLCN, social and emotional dysregulation, sensory processing difficulties, behaviour that challenges)
– Supporting learning and development in all areas
– Working as part of a team with the teacher and TAs in the hub
– Providing feedback to the teacher and parents
Person Requirements
– Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification or equivalent OR Level 3 qualification in a relatable vocation
– Experience in supporting complex, autistic children
– Experience working with high needs individuals
– Strong communication and teamwork skills
– Dedication and resilience
– Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or we can put one in place for you)
– Two satisfactory references covering a minimum of two years
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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