Job Description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Birmingham (Supply) 🌟

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you want a role where every day makes a difference? Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across a variety of exceptional SEND schools in Birmingham.

About the Role

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant with Tradewind, you will:

  • Support pupils with a range of additional needs including ASD, SEMH, PMLD, MLD and complex needs.
  • Work closely with class teachers, therapists and school leaders to create positive, inclusive learning environments.
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to help students access learning and develop confidence.
  • Use creativity, patience and resilience to help pupils thrive academically and emotionally.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who are:

  • Experienced working with children or young people with additional needs - or passionate individuals looking to build experience in the SEND sector.
  • Calm, nurturing and proactive in their approach.
  • Reliable, flexible and able to adapt quickly to new school environments.
  • Available for part-time or full-time supply work.

Why Tradewind?

  • A dedicated consultant supporting your placements.
  • Flexibility to choose when and where you work.
  • Access to free CPD via The National College
  • A friendly, inclusive team committed to your professional development.