An SEN Teaching Assistant at James Brindley Academy plays a key role in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across its hospital and centre-based settings. They work closely with teachers to adapt learning activities, provide one-to-one or small group support, and help remove barriers to learning for young people who may have complex medical or emotional needs.

SEN Teaching Assistants also provide important pastoral support, helping pupils build confidence, resilience and engagement with their education. By creating a calm and supportive environment and liaising with staff and families, they help ensure that every young person can continue their learning and make meaningful progress.

James Brindley Academy is a specialist academy in Birmingham that provides education for children and young people who cannot attend mainstream school due to medical needs or other barriers. It operates across hospital settings and learning centres, offering a personalised and inclusive approach to help pupils continue their education.

The Academy works closely with families, schools and healthcare professionals to ensure learning is tailored to each young person’s needs. Alongside academic progress, it places strong emphasis on wellbeing, resilience and supporting successful transitions back into mainstream education or future pathways.

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

• At least two years of experience supporting students with special educational needs.

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.