Primary Resource Base Teaching Assistant-Edgbaston Sept Start - Aspire People Limited : Job Details

Teaching Assistant - Primary Resource Base (SEND)North Edgbaston | Full-Time | Long-Term RoleStart Date: 01/09/2025-ongoingAre you a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with complex additional needs? Aspire People is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist resource base within a mainstream primary school in North Edgbaston.About the Role:* Full-time, long-term position starting from 1st September 2025* Supporting pupils with significant additional needs, including non-verbal communication, Down syndrome, and complex learning difficulties* Working in a well-established resource base that supports pupils from Reception to Year 6* Up to 13 pupils in the room at a time, supported in smaller groups for focused learning and interaction* Delivering and supporting small-group activities, play-based learning, and individual interventions as directed by teaching and SEND staffAbout You:* Strong experience supporting children with SEND, especially non-verbal pupils and those with Down syndrome* Confident using or supporting alternative communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables* Able to engage children in small group activities and promote inclusion and participation across a wide age range (Reception-Year 6)* Resilient, nurturing, and calm with a proactive and adaptable approach to changing needs* Passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's educational and emotional developmentThe School Offers:* A warm, inclusive, and well-resourced environment* A committed SEND team and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development* A structured and supportive setting designed to meet complex needs within a mainstream school contextRequirements:* Relevant experience in SEND settings, particularly with non-verbal pupils* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)* Right to work in the UKApply now through Aspire People to be part of a team that transforms lives every day.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.