Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA – ASC/ASD)Auto Draft, City of Birmingham

  • Location: City of Birmingham
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £92.45 - 95 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA – ASC/ASD)
School Type
Specialist SEND School
Age Range of Pupils
7 to 14 years
Location
Handsworth, Birmingham
Contract Type
Full-time (32.5 hours per week, excluding 30-minute daily break)
Long-term, Day-to-day supply, Term-time only
Pay
£92.45 – £95 per day
£462.25 – £475 per week
💷 Weekly pay

Job Purpose
We are recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC/ASD) in a specialist school setting.
This is a full-time role ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference and supporting young people with additional needs to achieve their full potential in a structured, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities – Teaching & Learning Support
Support pupils aged 7–14 with ASC/ASD and associated needs
Work with students who may experience: Challenging behaviour
Sensory processing needs
Emotional dysregulation
Communication difficulties (including non-verbal pupils)
Provide 1:1 and small group support
Use structured approaches such as visual timetables and routine-based learning
Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment
Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals

Person Requirements
Experience working with children or young people with Autism or additional needs
Understanding of behaviour, sensory needs, and communication strategies
Calm, patient, and resilient approach
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Two references covering at least 12 months

Qualifications
No formal qualifications required
Must have relevant SEND experience, such as: Support work
Care work
Previous school-based experience

What New Directions Education Ltd Offers
Dedicated SEND consultant
Regular, flexible work
Competitive pay with weekly pay structure
Opportunities for long-term roles
Ongoing support and guidance
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Strong reputation within the education sector

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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