Job Description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Supply)
💷 Competitive Daily Rate | Flexible Supply Work
🏫 Primary Schools | Immediate Start Available

Are you a passionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across South Birmingham primary schools?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking caring and proactive SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language Difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We work with a variety of welcoming primary schools that require both short-term and long-term supply support.

The Role

  • Supporting children with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  • Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
  • Helping pupils to access learning and achieve their individual targets
  • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
  • Supporting personal care where required

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience working with children with SEN in a school, nursery, care, or support setting
  • A patient, nurturing, and positive approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

  • Flexible supply opportunities to fit around your lifestyle
  • Competitive daily pay rates
  • Opportunities to work across a range of supportive primary schools
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Dedicated support from a specialist education recruitment consultant

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and make a real difference in the lives of children across South Birmingham primary schools.