SEN Teaching Assistant

Smith's Wood Primary Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0SZ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,824 - £29,540 (actual salary £20,650 - £22,741 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers and achieve their very best?

Smith’s Wood Primary Academy is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our OFSTED-rated Outstanding school. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs, helping them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally within our inclusive school community.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in SEND who enjoys working with a diverse range of pupils with different needs and abilities. The position is not a dedicated 1:1 role; instead, the successful candidate will work across the school, helping children to access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to support a variety of pupils while gaining valuable experience of a wide range of SEND needs and support strategies, developing a broad and transferable skill set.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud of our warm, supportive ethos and are seeking someone who shares our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. If you are committed to making a positive difference and want to be part of a friendly, hardworking team, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to our unique school are warmly welcomed. Please contact office@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk to arrange a visit. Applications are to be sent electronically to s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk using the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEN TA Job Application Pack V2.pdf - 912 KB (opens in new tab)

About Smith's Wood Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Smith's Wood Primary Academy website
• Email address: s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01217798050
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/smith-s-wood-primary-academy

Smith's Wood Primary Academy

Arranging a visit to Smith's Wood Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Birmingham and West Midlands