SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support – Key Stage 3 – Autism
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people? A specialist school in Birmingham is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 3 student with Autism on a 1:1 basis. This role requires patience, empathy, and a clear understanding of how to support children with communication challenges.

The student responds well to structure, consistency, and positive reinforcement. As their SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for helping them access learning, develop social skills, and regulate emotions throughout the school day. Previous experience supporting children with Autism is essential, and the ability to use communication aids or visual strategies would be beneficial. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a calm, well-supported setting.

Job Role:

• Providing 1:1 support to a Key Stage 3 student with Autism
• Implementing personalised strategies to support communication and engagement
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to monitor progress and adapt support
• Promoting independence, confidence, and emotional regulation
• Encouraging a calm, safe, and nurturing environment

In return, you will enjoy:

• A supportive school environment with experienced staff
• The opportunity to work closely with a student and make a lasting difference
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• A rewarding role that values patience, empathy, and consistency

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant role, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the right role for you? Ask about our other 1:1 or SEN support roles or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about or referral scheme.


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.