SEND Teaching Assistant
Windy Arbor Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6RN28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 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
- Term time, part time: 32.5 hours Mon-Fri
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full time equivalent salary
- 33,673.00- 38,510.00
Pay scale
- D20- D26
What skills and experience we're looking for
Windy Arbor Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join The Nest, our specialist SEND provision at Windy Arbor Primary School. The Nest is a specialist provision for primary-aged pupils who present with significant global developmental delay, communication needs and sensory processing difficulties. Pupils attending The Nest have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that identifies provision other than mainstream education as being appropriate to meet their needs. While benefitting from specialist support, children in The Nest maintain meaningful links with the wider mainstream school community, enabling them to develop social skills, confidence and a sense of belonging. Windy Arbor is a vibrant and inclusive primary school where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. We are proud to deliver a high-quality education that supports both academic success and personal growth. Our vision is at the core of everything we do: “To equip and empower everyone so that they can make a positive contribution to society and be the best version of themselves.
What the school offers its staff
a welcoming team with a genuine family feel where effort, commitment and impact are noticed and appreciated.
Supportive leadership with clear expectations and a consistent approach
A culture of teamwork, where staff plan, problem-solve and improve together
A school where staff are encouraged to share ideas, take initiative and grow professionally.
Access to training and development that helps you grow in your role
Trust-wide collaboration and shared practice across our schools
Strong partnerships with families and the local community
a strong safeguarding culture and an inclusive environment for every child
the chance to make a real difference to children’s daily experience
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Windy Arbor Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 407 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- wa-recruitment@windy-arbor.solihull.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 779 8080
Arranging a visit to Windy Arbor Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wa-recruitment@windy-arbor.solihull.sch.uk.
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