Vision for Education are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in the South Birmingham area with prior experience supporting pupils of a primary age with Special Educational Needs to start from September moving throughout the next academic year.

This role will include:

• Working both one to one and in small groups with students with Special Educational Needs, outside of the classroom.

• Following EHCPs and school guidelines.

• Starting from May 2026 as a full-time member of staff with the potential to become a permanent member of the school.

• Working between school hours of 08:30-15:30, Monday to Friday ongoing.

The school:

The school has received a recent rating of 'Good' by Ofsted and offers a warm welcome to all supply staff.

Requirements

To be considered for the SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will:

• Have had prior experience working effectively with a student with additional needs.

• Have a keen passion for building strong working relationships with pupils and providing them with the best chance of developing.

• Be able to commit to 5 days a week.

• Ideally have a teaching assistant qualification; however, with the right experience this is not compulsory.

• Provide references from your most recent and relevant employment.

• Possess or be willing to obtain an up-to-date DBS check registered with the Update Service.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision For Education

Vision is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Vision For Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Vision For Education Offers:

As a valued employee of Vision, you will receive:

• 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), ensuring you receive 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.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant with SEN experience in the South Birmingham area and you are looking for a role working in a school where you can enthuse, motivate and engage students, and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision, please contact Danny Cotton on 0121 274 0345.

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