Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant – KS1

Location: Hodge Hill, Birmingham
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: November 2026
Setting: Mainstream Primary School
Year Group: Key Stage 1 (KS1)
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant / SEND Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – KS1 | Hodge Hill, Birmingham

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you have previous experience working in a primary school and an understanding of supporting children with autism and learning disabilities?

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role in Birmingham?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Hodge Hill, Birmingham.

The successful candidate will work within Key Stage 1 (KS1), supporting children who require additional support to access learning, develop their confidence and participate fully in school life.

The role is due to begin in November 2026 and will be full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

⭐ The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted support to children with additional needs within the mainstream classroom.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to ensure pupils receive the support they need to engage with learning and make progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Providing individual and small-group support within a KS1 classroom.
• Helping pupils to access the primary school curriculum.
• Supporting children with autism and learning disabilities.
• Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and communication skills.
• Supporting children with their social and emotional development.
• Providing positive reinforcement and encouragement.
• Helping children manage classroom routines and transitions.
• Supporting pupils who may experience barriers to learning.
• Working alongside the class teacher to adapt and differentiate activities where appropriate.
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Monitoring progress and sharing relevant observations with teaching staff.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

👩‍🏫 About You

The school is looking for a patient, caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant who genuinely wants to make a difference to children’s lives.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Experience supporting children with SEN/SEND.
• Experience working with children with autism.
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities or additional learning needs.
• A good understanding of the needs of children in Key Stage 1.
• The ability to build strong and positive relationships with children.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive and flexible attitude.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their potential.

A relevant Teaching Assistant, SEN or childcare qualification would be advantageous.

However, relevant experience and the right attitude are equally important.

🌈 Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive mainstream primary school and make a real difference to children who require additional support.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with experienced teaching staff.
• Support children during an important stage of their development.
• Gain further experience within KS1 and SEND.
• Develop your skills working with children with autism and learning disabilities.
• Become a valued member of the school team.
• Help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to help children overcome barriers to learning, this could be an excellent role for you.

⏰ Working Hours & Start Date

Start Date: November 2026
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-Time
Setting: Mainstream Primary School
Phase: Key Stage 1

Apply Today

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who has worked within a primary school and has experience supporting children with autism, learning disabilities or additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Chloe at chloe@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

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