Teaching Assistant
- The Education Network Birmingham
- Birmingham, Staffordshire
- Aug 19, 2026
Full time
Education
Job Description
Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEND School
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role where you can genuinely make a difference every day?
The Education Network Birmingham is working in partnership with a wonderful SEND school in Birmingham to recruit Teaching Assistants for long-term supply positions. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate, reliable and committed Teaching Assistants to become an integral part of a supportive school team while gaining valuable experience within specialist education.
The school supports pupils with a range of additional and complex learning needs. Teaching Assistants play a vital role in helping pupils access their education, develop independence and make progress towards their individual goals.
You could be supporting pupils within whole-class lessons, small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis, depending on their individual needs. The role requires someone who can build strong relationships with pupils, recognise individual differences and adapt their approach to help students regulate, engage and succeed.
The school has a strong team of experienced teachers and support staff, with a positive approach to behaviour and a real focus on the individual needs of every pupil.
The Role
We are looking for Teaching Assistants who are genuinely passionate about SEND and want to build a career working with children and young people with additional needs.
You will ideally have:
Why Work Through The Education Network?
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role where you can genuinely make a difference every day?
The Education Network Birmingham is working in partnership with a wonderful SEND school in Birmingham to recruit Teaching Assistants for long-term supply positions. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate, reliable and committed Teaching Assistants to become an integral part of a supportive school team while gaining valuable experience within specialist education.
The school supports pupils with a range of additional and complex learning needs. Teaching Assistants play a vital role in helping pupils access their education, develop independence and make progress towards their individual goals.
You could be supporting pupils within whole-class lessons, small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis, depending on their individual needs. The role requires someone who can build strong relationships with pupils, recognise individual differences and adapt their approach to help students regulate, engage and succeed.
The school has a strong team of experienced teachers and support staff, with a positive approach to behaviour and a real focus on the individual needs of every pupil.
The Role
- Supporting pupils with a range of SEND and additional learning needs
- Working within whole-class, small-group and 1-2-1 settings
- Helping pupils access the curriculum and make progress
- Supporting communication, social and emotional development
- Promoting positive behaviour and helping pupils regulate effectively
- Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and life skills
- Working closely with teachers and other support staff
- Contributing to individual learning plans and EHCP outcomes
- Supporting pupils during lessons, break and lunchtime
- Providing personal care support where required
- Building positive and professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
We are looking for Teaching Assistants who are genuinely passionate about SEND and want to build a career working with children and young people with additional needs.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience working with children or young people
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND, Autism or complex learning needs
- A patient, calm and nurturing approach
- Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
- The ability to remain positive and composed in challenging situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A flexible approach and willingness to learn
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for pupils
Why Work Through The Education Network?
- Long-term supply work with the potential for ongoing opportunities
- The opportunity to become part of a fantastic specialist school team
- Competitive rates of pay
- Dedicated support from your Education Network consultant
- Access to further SEND teaching and support opportunities across Birmingham
- Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist education
- A role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils every day
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
About The Education Network Birmingham