Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive daily rate (PAYE, no umbrella faff)
Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference every single day?
We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Birmingham who are looking for a dedicated level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP. This is a full-time, long-term role, with the opportunity to go temporary to permanent for the right person.
The role
You’ll be supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. This may include 1:1 support or working with small groups, depending on the needs of the children.
You’ll be:
1. Supporting pupils with SEN such as autism, ADHD, or social and emotional needs
2. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
3. Helping pupils stay engaged, regulated, and confident in the classroom
4. Creating a calm, positive learning environment where children can thrive
What the school is looking for
5. Experience supporting children with SEN, in a school or similar setting
6. A calm, patient, and caring approach
7. Someone reliable, proactive, and happy to muck in as part of a team
8. A real passion for helping children succeed, even on the tricky days
What you’ll get with Protocol Education
9. Weekly pay through PAYE
10. A long-term role with potential to become permanent
11. Ongoing support from a friendly, local consultant
12. FREE access to our online CPD Academy
13. Opportunities to complete Thrive training if you’re not already qualified
If you’re an SEN TA who wants a stable role, a supportive school, and the chance to really make your mark, this could be the one.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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