LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT - Academics : Job Details

Job Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant - SEN School

Location: Great Barr, Birmingham

Start Date: September 2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience or interest in working with children with special educational needs? We are looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming SEN school community in Great Barr.

About the Role:

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and more. Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff, you will help to create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to individual students or small groups
• Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs)
• Support teaching staff in the preparation of classroom materials and activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Encourage independence and social development in pupils
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate effectively with the wider team

Requirements:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working with children, ideally in an SEN setting
• A patient, caring, and flexible approach to support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable but not essential: Experience working with children with ASD, MLD, SLCN, or SEMH needs.

To apply, please send your CV or apply directly through our Academics Website.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to rigorous background checks, including an enhanced DBS check.