SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs in a resource base provision within a Primary School in Handsworth, Birmingham.

The school is an OFSTED rated Good mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. They are looking for enthusiastic and nurturing SEN support staff who can develop good relationships with children with additional needs.

This is a full-time role to start September 2026 and will continue for the rest of the academic year.

Previous experience working with special needs, challenging behaviour, and personal care assistance is essential - the ideal candidate will have previously worked in a SEN school setting or provision.

• Location – Handsworth, Birmingham
• Position – SEN TA – 1:1 / Group Support
• Type of work – SEN Teaching Assistant – Supporting children with complex needs
• Start date – September 2026
• Duration – Long term opportunity for the full academic year
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time/part time – Full time (term time only)
• Hours – 8:30 – 3:30 (full day)

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications
• Previous experience working in a UK school – in either permanent or long-term roles
• Previous experience working with SEND in either mainstream or SEN school or education settings

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

Please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.