Year 4 SEND Teaching Assistant

Long-Term SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract: Full-time, ASAP start, long-term opportunity
School Type: Mainstream primary school

About the School:
We are a welcoming and inclusive primary school committed to helping every child achieve their potential. Our supportive staff, engaging curriculum, and nurturing environment make this an ideal setting for children and staff alike.

The Role:
We are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil. This is a full-time, long-term role, ideal for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with SEND in Year 4.
• Assist with learning activities, ensuring the pupil can access the curriculum.
• Support the development of independence, social skills, and confidence.
• Maintain accurate records and provide feedback to teachers and SEND coordinators.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Person Specification:

• Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally in a 1:1 capacity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to supporting learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other support staff.
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to long-term support.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a supportive, friendly school community.
• Immediate start – make a real difference from day one.
• Long-term opportunity with potential for growth and professional development.

Apply Now:
If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to helping children succeed, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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