SEN Teaching Assistant

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7XY

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,288.00 - £21,666.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2B

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

Grade 2 (£20,288 - £21,666 take home)

32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly ambitious and forward-thinking SEND Department as a SEND Teaching Assistant. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and committed to ensuring that every young person is able to fulfil their potential.

At the heart of our school is a belief that every child is unique, valued and capable of success. Inclusion is central to everything we do, and our SEND team plays a vital role in ensuring that students receive the personalised support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the SENCo, teaching staff, families and external agencies to provide high-quality support and help create an environment where all students can succeed.

This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same. You will support students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, develop independence and build confidence. Strong relationships, excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to inclusive practice are essential.

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to use their initiative while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team. In return, you will join a school where staff development is actively encouraged, where inclusion is celebrated, and where you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

The Teaching Assistant will support the SENCo to:

Support students in lessons, individually and in small groups, to enhance learning and engagement.

Assist teachers with the preparation of learning materials and classroom activities.

Provide targeted support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring individual needs are met.

Promote positive behaviour, resilience and independence in line with the school's behaviour policy.

Help monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Support students' social, emotional, and personal development.

Contribute to the creation of a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

Assist with educational visits, enrichment activities, and other school events as required.

Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Archbishop Ilsley is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It has policies and procedures to ensure that this occurs. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to provide a copy of their birth certificate.

For an application pack, or to arrange an informal tour of the school and the department you will be joining, please contact Louise Grant on l.grant@ilsley.bham.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday 19th October 5.00pm

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1152 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/archbishop-ilsley-catholic-school

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