Sen Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | Birmingham
Location: Birmingham Contract: Full-Time | Temporary | Ongoing Start Date: January 2026 (or sooner) Salary: Competitive, based on experience
APT Education – a people-first, primary-focused recruitment agency – is proud to be working with a number of inclusive and supportive primary schools across Birmingham to recruit a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting January 2026 or earlier.
We’re looking for a dedicated individual with a genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and challenging behaviour. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with a range of additional needs.
About the Role:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to primary-aged pupils with SEN
* Support children with a range of needs including:
* ADHD, Autism (ASC), MLD, SLD
* Non-verbal communication
* Hearing Impairment
* Behavioural challenges and anger management
* Implement tailored strategies to support learning, communication, and emotional regulation
* Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
* Use or support communication tools such as Makaton (preferred but not essential)
✅ What We’re Looking For:
* Experience working with children with SEN and/or challenging behaviour
* A calm, patient, and resilient approach to support
* Passion for inclusive education and helping every child thrive
* A valid Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
* Full-time availability from January 2026 or sooner
Why Work with APT Education?
* We’re a people-first agency that values our support staff as much as our schools
* Specialising in primary education, we understand your role and what makes a great match
* Ongoing support, training, and development opportunities
* We work with schools that truly value SEN provision and inclusive practice
If you’re a committed SEN specialist with the heart and experience to support pupils with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you
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Location:
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Salary:
£95 - £105 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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