ABC Teachers is looking for skilled SEN Classroom Assistant to join a specialist SEN School in Birmingham on a full-time basis.
About the role
* Build strong, professional relationships with students to gain a deep understanding of their complex needs and how best to support them in a school setting.
* Assist with the preparation of the learning environment and help deliver engaging, well-planned lessons alongside the class teacher.
* Provide targeted support in both 1:1 sessions and small group settings, depending on the needs of each learner.
* Motivate students to participate actively in their education, promoting confidence, independence, and progress.
* This is a full-time role with an immediate start, offering the potential for a longer-term position for the right candidate.
About the school
* A specialist provision for students in Years 7–9 who are currently unable to access mainstream education due to SEMH-related challenges.
* Smaller class sizes allow for a highly individualised approach to learning, tailored to each pupil’s strengths, interests, and areas of need.
* Delivers a broad and balanced curriculum, with all subjects taught by experienced specialists who are passionate about inclusive education.
* Proud of a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, training, and development, ensuring every team member feels supported and empowered to make a lasting impact.
* Conveniently located in Birmingham, with easy access from Coventry, Worcester, and surrounding areas — making it an ideal location for educators across the region.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of SEN Classroom Assistant you will:
* Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
* Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
* Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
* Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
* At least two years of experience supporting students with special educational needs.
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
* Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
* Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
* Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
* Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
* FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
* Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.