Supply Heroes are currently recruiting for welcoming and supportive school in the Aston area for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026 through to July 2027, with the potential to become a permanent member of staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong and committed candidate who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and making a meaningful difference to their education and development.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Provide 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs
* Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
* Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development
* Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s policies
* Provide personal care support where required
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other professionals
* Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or a similar relevant qualification
* Have experience working with children with SEND (school or care setting)
* Be confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
* Be comfortable providing personal care if required
* Have strong communication and behaviour management skills
* Be reliable, patient, and committed to supporting children’s progress
* Be able to commit to the full academic year (September 2026 – July 2027)
About Supply Heroes:
* Excellent rates of pay on PAYE
* Around the clock support whenever you need it
* Commitment to a quality of service and safeguarding
* Support with any interviews and lesson observations
* Transparency and honesty
* Exclusive job roles around the West Midlands
If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your CV.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs