Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA – Resource Base 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 – Resource Base Support)
School Type Primary School Resource Base
Age Range of Pupils 4 to 11 years
Location Handsworth Wood, Birmingham – B20
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 recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) to support pupils within a specialist resource base attached to a mainstream primary school in Handsworth Wood.
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, communication difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties while helping them access both specialist and mainstream learning opportunities.
Key Responsibilities – Teaching & Learning Support
Provide individual and small group support within the resource base
Support pupils accessing mainstream lessons where appropriate
Assist with communication and social skills development
Implement learning activities directed by teaching staff
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Promote pupil confidence and independence
Person Requirements
Experience supporting children with SEND
Positive and flexible approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to support pupils with varying needs
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)