SEND Teaching Assistant – Birmingham

£98–£120 per day | Full-time & Part-time | September 2026 Start | Weekly PAYE Pay

Schools Mutual Services is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary schools, secondary schools and specialist settings throughout Birmingham.

If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), we have a range of rewarding opportunities available. Whether you’re looking for a long-term role, flexible work or a position with the potential to become permanent, we’d love to hear from you.

Working alongside teachers, SENDCOs and pastoral teams, you’ll provide tailored support that helps pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

As a school-owned, not-for-profit recruitment partner, Schools Mutual Services is committed to supporting schools and education professionals through fair pay, excellent support and long-term partnerships.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Support children with EHCPs and personalised learning plans
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and other additional needs
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Help pupils develop confidence, communication and independence
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCOs and other professionals
• Record observations and support pupil progress
• Assist with personal care where required and appropriate training has been provided
• Maintain high safeguarding and professional standards

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for caring, patient and committed individuals who have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience in schools, childcare, youth work, care or similar settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A nurturing and empathetic approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A flexible and professional attitude
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

Experience supporting Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, EHCPs or specialist education settings would be advantageous.

Why Join Schools Mutual Services?

When you join Schools Mutual Services, you’ll benefit from:

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Long-term, permanent and flexible roles
• Free safeguarding training and ongoing CPD
• Health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced pension benefits (where eligible)
• Referral bonuses
• Dedicated education consultants
• Opportunities across Birmingham primary, secondary and specialist schools
• The chance to work with a trusted, school-owned, not-for-profit recruitment partner

Apply Today

If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact our West Midlands team today on 0121 805 7871 to find out more about our SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities across Birmingham.

Safeguarding

At Schools Mutual Services, safeguarding is our highest priority. All applicants must hold a valid Enhanced DBS Child Workforce Certificate or be willing to complete one through us. We also require up-to-date safeguarding training, which we provide free of charge.