SEND Teaching Assistant

Handsworth, Birmingham, UK TeacherActive Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Birmingham Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £90 - £100 per day Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Autism? Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work that fits around your availability? Do you have the confidence to support pupils across both primary and secondary age groups in specialist SEND settings? TeacherActive is proud to be working with specialist primary and secondary SEND schools based in Handsworth, Birmingham. These welcoming schools provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with Autism, promoting independence, communication and confidence through a child-centred approach. The schools are looking to appoint an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day cover starting in September 2026. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils with Autism across a variety of age groups, adapting to different classrooms while working closely with teaching staff to ensure every child receives the support they need to achieve their full potential. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have: • Experience supporting children and young people with Autism / ASD • Previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant within UK schools or specialist provisions • Excellent behaviour management and communication skills • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff • A patient, caring and adaptable approach • A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs In return for the above you can expect to receive: • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel • Market leading rates of pay • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) 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