Teaching Assistant promoting Inclusion
Location – Birmingham
Start Date: September 2026
Role: Teaching Assistant promoting Inclusion
Contact: Alexandra Beddow at Chalk Education on [email protected] | 07377969649
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school, with a key focus on promoting inclusion and equal access to learning for all students. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting pupils with a wide range of needs to engage, achieve, and thrive within the classroom environment.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support the learning and development of students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will play a vital role in promoting inclusion by supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND, SEMH, and EAL, helping to ensure they can fully access the curriculum. You will provide targeted one-to-one and small group support, adapt learning materials where necessary, and help to create an inclusive, positive, and respectful classroom environment. You will also support behaviour management strategies, encourage student engagement, and help build confidence and independence. Working collaboratively with the SENCo, teaching staff, and external professionals, you will contribute to personalised support plans and help monitor student progress. Maintaining strong communication with staff and, where appropriate, families, you will play an active role in ensuring every student feels valued and supported.
For more information, please contact Alexandra Beddow at Chalk Education on [email protected] | 07377969649
To be considered for this Inclusion Teaching Assistant role you will need:
· Experience working with young people in an educational or support setting
· A good understanding of SEND and inclusive practices
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people
· The ability to build positive relationships and encourage engagement
· A proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning
· A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Additional requirements:
· References confirming suitability for role
· Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
· Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
· Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
· Continual professional development through online training
· Competitive pay rates related to your experience
· Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
· Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk we aim to be the most trusted specialist education agency and strive to create long term partnerships with schools, teachers and support staff. We are a team of experienced education recruiters who believe that providing a high quality and bespoke service is key.
We recruit Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) staff for alternative provisions and mainstream schools across England and Wales and offer recruitment solutions for short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
For more information, please contact Alexandra Beddow at Chalk Education on [email protected] | 07377969649
Work Location: In person
