Sen Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Sutton Coldfield. This is a full time position starting in September 2026, with the opportunity to secure a permanent role for the successful candidate. About the School This friendly and inclusive primary school is committed to creating a nurturing learning environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential. The school has a strong focus on inclusion and provides excellent support for pupils with Special Educational Needs. Teachers and support staff work closely together to create a positive and encouraging atmosphere where pupils feel safe, valued, and confident in their learning. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide valuable support to pupils with a range of additional needs. Working alongside the class teacher and SEND team, you will provide one to one support, assist with small group activities, and help pupils engage positively with their learning. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a genuine difference to their educational and personal development. Key Responsibilities * Support pupils with Special Educational Needs throughout the school day. * Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities. * Provide one to one and small group support based on individual learning needs. * Encourage positive behaviour, independence, confidence, and communication. * Adapt resources and classroom activities to support individual pupils. * Promote pupils' emotional wellbeing and social development. * Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents, carers, and external professionals. * Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is caring, reliable, patient, and passionate about helping children succeed. * A degree, be in their final year of university, or have relevant experience working with children or young people. * Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs is desirable but not essential. * A patient, understanding, and resilient approach. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * The ability to build strong and positive relationships with pupils and colleagues. * A genuine passion for supporting children to develop confidence, independence, and achieve their potential. What the School Offers * A welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school. * Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. * Valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs. * Support from experienced teachers and SEND professionals. * A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference every day. * The possibility of securing a permanent position for the right candidate. If you are passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and are looking for a rewarding full time opportunity from September 2026, we would love to hear from you. Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting. Sprint Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Sprint Education Sprint Education is a market leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. Specialists in SEND support for mainstream and SEN schools. What Sprint Education offer * Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. * Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). * Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). * Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. * Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. * Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community