Location: Erdington, Birmingham
Role Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Salary: £22,500 – £25,500 FTE
Start Date:ASAP

About the School

We are recruiting a SEN/ARP Teaching Assistant for our specialist provision in Erdington, Birmingham, supporting children aged 5–11 with complex needs. Our ARP (Additional Resource Provision) caters to pupils with autism, ADHD, social-emotional challenges, and learning difficulties, enabling them to access a mainstream curriculum alongside targeted interventions.

The school promotes inclusive education, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff work closely with parents, therapists, and external agencies to implement personalised learning and behaviour support plans.

Our ARP emphasizes individualised interventions, sensory-friendly learning, and structured support, giving children the tools to engage confidently in school life. Staff are trained in autism-specific approaches, behaviour management, and therapeutic strategies, fostering an environment of inclusion and empathy.

Role Summary

As a Teaching Assistant in the ARP, you will deliver one-to-one and small group support for pupils with complex needs. You will assist class teachers in planning and delivering differentiated lessons, implementing EHCP targets, and supporting behaviour management strategies.

Your role is integral in helping pupils develop independence, communication, and social interaction skills, while creating a safe and structured environment. You will collaborate with SENCo, therapists, and families, ensuring all children have consistent support throughout their school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with complex SEN

• Deliver personalised learning interventions aligned with EHCP targets

• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Promote independence, confidence, and self-regulation skills

• Prepare resources for differentiated learning and structured activities

• Observe, record, and report on pupil progress and incidents

• Implement positive behaviour management and restorative approaches

• Foster trust and engagement, building positive relationships with pupils

• Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure consistent support

• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health, and safety protocols

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting pupils with complex SEN, including autism or ADHD

• Be patient, resilient, and adaptable

• Possess knowledge of differentiated learning and behaviour support strategies

• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and multi-agency teams

• Hold a TA qualification (desirable)

• Understand safeguarding, child protection, and confidentiality requirements

Training and Professional Development

• SEN-focused training including autism, ADHD, and SEMH support

• Behaviour management and restorative practice workshops

• Mentoring and supervision to develop skills and confidence

• Opportunities for career progression into specialist SEN leadership roles

• Collaborative team environment to share best practices

Safeguarding Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS clearance is required.