1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant

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1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Exciting Specialist School Opportunity – Birmingham
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant / Specialist Teacher
Pay Rate: Up to £150 per day
Start Date: 3rd November 2025
Contract Type: Temporary long-term role, with potential to become permanent
Hours: Part-time or full-time options available

About the Role

Trusted Talent are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner specialist schools in the Harborne and Stoke areas. This is a temporary role that is long-term, providing stability while offering the potential to move into a permanent position.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work with children and young people aged 4–19 with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, and Sensory Impairments.

You will deliver highly individualised learning programmes designed to build independence, confidence, and real-world readiness. Working closely with teachers and therapists, the SEN Teaching Assistant will help create a nurturing environment supporting academic progress, emotional regulation, and communication development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Specialist School rated “Good” by Ofsted, where small class sizes, therapeutic integration, and a Total Communication approach are central to student success.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex SEN needs as an SEN Teaching Assistant.

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Implement individual learning and behaviour plans.

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Use alternative communication methods such as Makaton, PECS, and visual timetables.

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Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists, and parents/carers to support holistic development.

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Develop engaging, sensory-based learning activities to promote confidence and independence.

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Record and share regular progress updates with colleagues and stakeholders.

Requirements

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Proven experience working with children or young people with complex SEN.

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Strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders, sensory needs, and communication strategies.

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Confident using structured teaching and communication methods.

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Calm, patient, and empathetic approach to learning support.

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Safeguarding training (can be completed through Trusted Talent).

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Enhanced DBS check (full assistance provided).

Why Join Trusted Talent?

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Competitive daily pay – up to £150 per day (inclusive of holiday pay).

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Temporary long-term role with the potential to secure permanent employment.

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Access to FREE CPD training, including Child Protection.

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Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant.

If you’re an experienced or aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting young people to thrive in inclusive learning environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Should this position not align with your current career goals, please do share it with a colleague or friend who may be suitable. A £100 high street voucher is available as a referral reward for each successful placement.

Apply today with your CV, or contact the Trusted Talent team to arrange a confidential conversation about the role
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Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£100 - £150 /annum
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education

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