SEND Teaching Assistant - Three days per week (Weds-Fri)

St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2AT

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,153.38 - £34,811.07 Annually (FTE) Support Staff SEND Allowance

SEND Teaching Assistant - Three days per week (Weds-Fri) job summary

• About this role

  Are you a caring, patient and resourceful practitioner who believes every child deserves the chance to flourish? St Thomas CE Primary School is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team in the heart of Birmingham.

  Proudly part of Fioretti Trust - a family of Church of England schools committed to collaboration, compassion and excellence - St Thomas is a school where exceptionally strong relationships sit at the centre of everything we do. Our vision, "Through God's love in action, we are the rich soil where roots grow and seeds flourish" (Luke 8:4-15), shapes daily life for our children and staff alike, and our values of love, trust, friendship and faith are lived out in the kindness and care we show one another.

  In this role, you'll work closely with our SENDCo, class teachers and families to support pupil(s) with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You'll provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access the curriculum alongside their peers, and nurture their social, emotional and personal development - always with an eye on building independence rather than reliance on adult support. Inclusion is something we're genuinely proud of: pupils with SEND learn and play alongside their classmates, and some benefit from bespoke support in our calm and welcoming 'Rainforest room'.

  About our school

  St Thomas is a vibrant, inclusive primary school for children aged 3-11, serving a diverse community close to Birmingham city centre. Our February 2025 Ofsted inspection judged our early years provision to be outstanding and all other areas good. Inspectors noted that pupils with SEND get the support they need to succeed, that staff make thoughtful adaptations so all pupils achieve well, and that the school is calm and purposeful, with warm relationships between pupils and adults.

  Our staff told inspectors how much they value the highly effective, individualised professional development they receive - and that, like our pupils and families, they are proud to be part of the St Thomas family.t.We are looking for someone who:
  • Holds an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning
  • Has experience of supporting children with special educational needs in a classroom setting
  • Has a good working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and strategies to support a range of needs (e.g. communication and interaction, cognition and learning, SEMH, sensory/physical)
  • Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils and is patient, flexible and calm under pressure
  • Can implement agreed behaviour management strategies consistently and effectively
  • Is willing to support intimate care routines in line with school policy
  • Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with teachers, the SENDCo, families and outside agencies
  • Is committed to our Christian ethos, to safeguarding, and to the welfare and equality of every child
  Your key responsibilities will be:
  • Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support, in class and in withdrawal settings
  • Adapting resources and activities, as agreed with the class teacher and SENDCo, so pupils can access learning
  • Supporting pupils' social and emotional development and promoting safe, inclusive play
  • Observing and recording pupil progress and contributing to EHCP annual reviews
  • Developing pupils' independence and encouraging inclusion with their peers
  • Working in partnership with the SENDCo, class teachers, parents and external professionals
  What we offer
  • A warm, inclusive school community where every child - and every adult - is known, valued and supported
  • A dedicated SENDCo and an experienced team who will support you from day one
  • Highly effective, individualised professional development, including SEND-specific training to grow your expertise
  • The chance to make a real, lasting difference to children's lives and see the impact of your work every day
  • Calm, purposeful classrooms and pupils who are keen to learn
  • Membership of Fioretti Trust, with opportunities to collaborate, share practice and develop your career across our family of eight schools
  • A comprehensive staff wellbeing package, reflecting our commitment to a healthy work-life balance
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • A convenient city-centre location, close to public transport links

  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office on 0121 622 2151 or enquiry.stt@fioretti.co.uk.

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 St Thomas Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Thomas Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-cofe-academy

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