SEND Teaching Assistant

Job summary

Provide consistent, individualized support to a specific pupil with additional needs throughout the school day. Collaborate with teachers and the SEND team to adapt learning materials and facilitate the pupil's academic and social development.

Job details

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child's school experience? We are looking for a caring, patient, and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join the team at Lift Lea Forest and support an individual pupil with additional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Outstanding primary school, where you will play an important role in helping a child access learning, develop confidence and independence, and thrive within the school community. About The Role As our SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a specific pupil, providing consistent and individualised support throughout the school day. Working alongside the class teacher and wider SEND team, you will help adapt and reinforce learning to meet the pupil's individual needs, support their engagement in classroom activities and deliver appropriate interventions where required. A key part of the role will be developing a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil, understanding how they learn and communicate best, and providing the encouragement, structure, and consistency they need to make progress. You will also support their social and emotional development, promote positive interactions with their peers and encourage increasing independence. About You We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting children with additional needs. Ideally, You Will Have experience of supporting children or young people, ideally within a school or SEND setting Have an understanding of SEND and how additional needs can affect a child's learning, communication and development Be able to build a positive and trusting relationship with an individual pupil while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries Be patient, calm and able to adapt your approach to the needs of the child Be confident working closely with teachers, SEND colleagues and other professionals Have good communication and interpersonal skills Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Be enthusiastic about helping a child develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning Above all, we are looking for someone who understands the difference that consistent, high-quality support can make to an individual child. About Lift Lea Forest Lift Lea Forest is part of Lift Schools, a multi-academy trust of 62 schools across England, giving colleagues access to excellent training and development opportunities as well as opportunities to progress across our wider network. This is a fantastic time to join Lift Lea Forest. We are incredibly proud to have been named West Midlands Primary School of the Year in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 and ranked among the top primary schools nationally. We are an Ofsted Outstanding school and a vibrant, thriving community in the heart of Birmingham. Ofsted described Lift Lea Forest as an “exceptional school where pupils flourish” and recognised the impressive environment created by leaders to support pupils' excellent academic achievement. Our success is built on the commitment of our children, colleagues and families, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and ambitious environment where everyone plays a part in helping our pupils thrive. If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference to a child's school experience every single day, we'd love to hear from you. Who is Lift Schools? Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential. How We Support You We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work. Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you This is a 32.5-hour-per-week position, on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026, with the possibility of extension for the right candidate. The role is available for an immediate start. Please apply as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

What you’ll do

Provide consistent, individualized support to a specific pupil with additional needs throughout the school day. Collaborate with teachers and the SEND team to adapt learning materials and facilitate the pupil's academic and social development.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience supporting children in a school or SEND setting and a strong understanding of how additional needs impact learning. Applicants must be compassionate, patient, and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

• Professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support

Listed skills

• adaptability · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Special Educational Needs (SEND)
• Classroom support
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Safeguarding
• Patience
• Resilience
• Adaptability
• Relationship building
• Emotional development support
• Independence fostering
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services

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