Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA – Autism Support)
School Type
Autism Specialist School
Age Range of Pupils
7 to 16 years
Location
Stechford, Birmingham – B33
Contract Type
Full-time, Monday to Friday
8:30am – 3:30pm
Term-time only
Pay
£92.45 – £95 per day
£462.25 – £475 per week
Weekly pay
Job Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a resilient and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and behavioural needs in a specialist setting in Stechford.
You will play an important role in helping pupils access learning, develop communication skills, and build positive relationships within school.
Key Responsibilities – Teaching & Learning Support
Support pupils with Autism and associated behavioural needs
Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group support
Use visual timetables and structured classroom routines
Support emotional regulation and engagement in learning
Encourage independence and positive social interaction
Work collaboratively with teachers and SEND staff
Help maintain a safe and supportive environment
Person Requirements
Experience working with Autism or SEND
Understanding of challenging behaviour and communication needs
Calm, patient, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Two satisfactory references
Qualifications
No formal qualifications required
Must have relevant SEND experience, including:
Care work
Support work
School-based experience
What New Directions Education Ltd Offers
Dedicated SEND recruitment consultant
Full-time long-term opportunities
Competitive weekly pay
Ongoing support throughout placements
Referral incentive scheme
Established education recruitment agency
- A dedicated and expert Account Manager
- Regular and varied supply work
- Competitive rates of pay
- Potential long-term roles
- Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
- A network of branches across the UK
- One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
- We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
- Recommend-a-friend scheme
- Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
