Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA – ASD Non-Verbal Support), City of Birmingham
Location: City of Birmingham
Duration: Ongoing
Salary:
£92.52 - 102.83 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 – ASD Non-Verbal Support)
School Type Autism Specialist School
Age Range of Pupils 5 to 16 years
Location Washwood Heath, Birmingham – B8
Contract Type Full-time, Monday to Friday (ONLY APPLY IF LOOKING FOR FULL TIME) 8:30am – 3:30pm Term-time only Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent
Pay £92.52 – £102.83 per day £462.60 – £514.15 per week Weekly pay
Job Purpose We are currently looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) who are non-verbal within a specialist setting in Washwood Heath.
This rewarding Teaching Assistant role involves supporting pupils with communication, sensory, and social interaction needs to access learning and develop independence using alternative communication methods.
Key Responsibilities – Teaching & Learning Support
Provide 1:1 and small group TA support for pupils with non-verbal autism
Support communication through PECS, visual aids, and communication devices
Assist pupils with sensory regulation strategies
Support structured learning and daily routines
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Promote engagement, independence, and wellbeing
Person Requirements
Experience supporting autism and communication needs
Patient, calm, and nurturing approach
Understanding of sensory needs and communication strategies
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Two satisfactory references
Qualifications
No formal qualifications required
Relevant experience required, including:
Support work
Care work
Tutoring
Teaching Assistant work
SEND school experience
What New Directions Education Ltd Offers
Dedicated SEND consultant support
Competitive weekly pay
Consistent full-time TA opportunities
Long-term roles with permanent potential
Ongoing support and development
Recommend a friend and receive £150 once they complete 10 days of work
Whether you are joining us for the first time or already work with us, referral bonuses are available
Excellent reputation within education recruitment
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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