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SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support (Year 1)
Location: West Heath, Birmingham
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time | Ongoing
Do you have a passion for helping every child reach their potential?
Are you a patient, caring, and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with additional needs?
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a warm and welcoming school community, this could be the perfect role for you!
About the School
We are proud to be working with a wonderful 2-form entry Primary School in West Heath, Birmingham, rated “Good” by Ofsted.
This is a friendly, inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to thrive. The staff are passionate about providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, and teamwork is at the heart of everything they do.
You’ll be joining a supportive, experienced team who work together to make a real difference for their pupils every day.
✨ About the Role
We’re looking for a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child in Year 1 with Complex ASD, who is non-verbal.
You’ll be based in the main Year 1 classroom, supporting the child throughout the school day and helping them engage with learning in a way that best suits their needs.
This is a full-time, long-term role for the entire academic year, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference and be part of a truly supportive school community.
✅ We’re Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs, ideally Autism
Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE or equivalent)
Can follow direction and support plans from the Class Teacher and SENCO
Is patient, positive, and nurturing in their approach
Can build strong, trusting relationships with children and staff
Is reliable, flexible, and passionate about inclusive education
Why Join TeacherActive?
When you register with TeacherActive, you’ll enjoy:
Market-leading rates of pay
Access to CPD and online training to further your skills
A fantastic referral scheme with exciting rewards*
A dedicated 1-to-1 consultant for personal support and career guidance
A friendly, professional team that truly values and supports you
All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring fair pay and no hidden admin fees.
Interested? Let’s Talk!
If you’re ready to make a real impact and join a welcoming school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Call Heather on 0121 200 3224
Or email your CV to [email protected]
✨ Support. Empower. Inspire.
Join a school where your care and commitment truly change lives.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
