SEND Teaching Assistant Primary School

Are you passionate about supporting individual children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEND in a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school on a long‑term basis.

Location: Birmingham and Surrounding Areas
Position: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant
Type of Work: One-to-one support for a child with SEND within a mainstream primary classroom
Contract/Position

Start Date:

ASAP – Sept
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Long‑term (potential to go permanent)
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Minimum Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday (term time only)

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with specific SEND needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, speech & language difficulties)
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
• Adapt learning materials and approaches to suit the child’s individual needs
• Support the pupil’s academic, social, and emotional development
• Maintain accurate records of progress and share feedback with the wider team
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting (essential)
• Have experience in a 1:1 role or similar (preferred)
• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in education or childcare (essential)
• Be calm, compassionate, and proactive in supporting additional needs
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, children, and families
• Hold an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold a valid, enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
• Provide two child‑related professional references covering the last two years

If you would like to learn more or discuss the role further, please contact the Birmingham office on (phone number removed). To be considered, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.