SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES

Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only Start:
December 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role At Penny Tree School, we're looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team. You'll play a vital role in helping students with additional needs overcome barriers, develop confidence and achieve their individual potential in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and other professionals, you'll provide personalised support that enables students to thrive both academically and personally.

Every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact and celebrate progress, no matter how big or small. Previous SEN experience is beneficial, but not essential. If you're patient, compassionate and committed to helping young people succeed, we'll provide the training and support you need to develop a rewarding career in specialist education. What You'll Be Doing Providing 1:1, small group and classroom support to help students engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.

Building positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued and ready to learn. Supporting teachers to deliver engaging, creative and personalised learning activities. Encouraging the development of students' confidence, independence, communication and social skills. Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through calm, consistent support. Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families to provide the best possible outcomes for students.

Helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment. Supporting students with personal care needs where required, ensuring dignity, comfort and wellbeing are always maintained. What you'll bring A caring, patient and adaptable approach, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND. Resilience, positivity and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

A flexible and proactive attitude, with a willingness to support students across a variety of activities and settings. A commitment to safeguarding, promoting wellbeing and helping every student reach their full potential. If you're looking for a role where every day matters and where your support can have a lasting impact on a young person's future, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us Our new Options Autism school Penny Tree will have capacity for up to 100 students and is expected to open for students in the near future. At Penny Tree School, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and OFG Education, you will benefit from access to a wide professional network, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the students we serve.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

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