SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title:SEN Teaching Assistant
Location:Birmingham - Special Needs School and Mainstream
Start Date:January 2026 – Monday to Friday
Contract Type:Long-term with the potential to become permanent
Pay:£90/95 per day.

GSL Education
is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate
SEN Teaching Assistant
to join a thriving SEN schools in
Birmingham
from January 2026
. GSL are currently closely with a trust in Birmingham who require staff for the new year. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)and play a crucial role in their academic and personal development.

• Provide
  one-to-one
  support for students with EHCPs across various year groups.
• Deliver small group interventions focused on academic, social, or emotional support.
• Assist teachers in implementing tailored strategies that meet the individual needs of each pupil.
• Track student progress and provide feedback to the SENCO and teaching team.
• Support students with additional needs including autism, ADHD, MLD, SEMH, and Comple needs in both classroom and pastoral settings.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive, supportive, and safe learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure positive outcomes for students.

• Experience working in a school or educational setting, ideally supporting students with SEN.
• Support workers who have worked with SEN children are encouraged to apply.
• A strong understanding of EHCPs and the ability to adapt support plans accordingly.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude to support diverse learning needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

• Supportive school leadership and SEN department
• Potential for permanent placement based on performance
• Dedicated consultant support from GSL Education throughout your placement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undergo thorough background checks, including a DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in “
SEN Teaching Assistant
” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.

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