Teaching Assistant Complex Needs

Teaching Assistant – Primary – Complex Needs – South Birmingham
A supportive and welcoming primary special school in South Birmingham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and communication impairments.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide both 1-2-1 and small group support, working closely with the class teacher and a team of experienced staff to create a safe and engaging learning environment. You will play a vital role in helping pupils access the curriculum, develop independence, and build confidence. This school has excellent facilities, a caring leadership team, and is committed to providing the very best opportunities for every child.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with complex learning needs in class, in small groups, and on a 1-2-1 basis.
• Assisting with differentiated learning and adapting resources to suit individual needs.
• Helping pupils with communication, social development, and emotional regulation.
• Providing personal care where required.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to meet the needs of pupils.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, ideally complex needs.
• A patient, resilient, and caring approach.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for pupils with special educational needs.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent 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.