SEN Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN school in the Erdington area, an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding all‑age early years up to further education Specialist Provision. The school provides high‑quality education for nearly 300 pupils with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and complex needs, such as ASD, PMLD, hearing and visual impairments and SLD within a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.

We are looking for experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a dynamic SEN setting. In this role, you will deliver high‑quality education across primary and secondary classes, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, complex learning difficulties, SLD and PMLD.

You will work within school policies and teaching standards, helping pupils who may present with challenging behaviours or be working below age‑related expectations. Your role will involve promoting emotional regulation, encouraging positive engagement, and establishing consistent, structured learning routines to support each pupil’s development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing provision, making a real difference in the lives of pupils with profound and complex needs while being part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Physical Disabilities (PD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Implement strategies to support behaviour, emotional regulation and individual learning outcomes
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to meet EHCP goals
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Support pupils with personal care or physical needs, where required
• Promote independence, confidence and resilience in learners

• SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA, Behaviour Mentor
• Experience working in a special school, PRU, alternative provision or inclusive mainstream school
• Strong understanding of SEND, particularly supporting pupils with ASD, MLD, PMLD, SLD, SpLD
• Empathetic, adaptable and resilient approach
• Excellent behaviour management strategies
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant training such as Team Teach, Makaton or PECS is desirable but not essential

You have full control over your schedule – we’ll only match you with roles that suit your preferences. This allows you to maintain a healthy work‑life balance while enjoying the flexibility that works for you.

As well as only working the days you want to work, in schools you will love; working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:

• £92.58 - £100 per day depending on experience, equating to £18,049.20 – £23,400 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work within a specialist SEN school based in the Erdington area. The school is well‑resourced, offers on‑site parking and is easily accessible from nearby areas such as Sutton Coldfield, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, Perry Common and the wider Birmingham region.

Looking to join a setting where your impact truly matters? Apply today to become a SEN Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education – your next rewarding opportunity could be just around the corner!

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.