Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work that truly makes a difference? Zen Educate is currently recruiting for a variety of SEN Teaching Assistant roles across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area.
Whether you are looking for the flexibility of day-to-day cover, the stability of short-term roles, or the commitment of long-term, year-long contracts, we have opportunities starting immediately in some of the city's most supportive specialist and mainstream schools.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Birmingham, you will be supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Your daily responsibilities will involve:
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Providing one-to-one or small group support to ensure students stay engaged.
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Assisting the Class Teacher in adapting lesson plans for inclusive learning.
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Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional well-being.
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Managing challenging behaviour with patience, empathy, and professional resilience.
Why Choose Zen Educate?
Zen Educate is not a traditional recruitment agency; we are a Social Enterprise dedicated to changing the way schools staff their classrooms. We believe that more money should stay within the education system, which is why we do things differently.
Benefits of working with us in Birmingham:
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Higher Pay for You: Because we use smart technology to connect you directly with schools, we strip away expensive "middleman" costs. This allows us to pay our SEN Teaching Assistants a higher daily rate than most traditional agencies.
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Lower Costs for Schools: By reducing recruitment fees, Birmingham schools have more budget to spend on vital resources and student support.
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Transparent and Ethical: As a social enterprise, our mission is to improve the lives of teachers and school staff. We don’t believe in hidden fees or restrictive "buy-out" clauses that prevent you from taking a permanent role if you find the perfect fit.
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Simple Technology: Manage your diary, view bookings, and submit timesheets seamlessly through our easy-to-use app.
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Dedicated Support: You’ll have a personal consultant to help you find the right SEN Teaching Assistant role in the West Midlands that matches your skills and your commute.
Requirements
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Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or a strong background in care, youth work, or coaching.
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A compassionate, resilient, and adaptable approach to supporting children with additional needs.
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An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for a new one).
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Right to work in the UK and the ability to commute within Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Apply Today
Join the community of educators in Birmingham who are choosing a fairer way to work. If you are an experienced or aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant, apply now to start your journey with Zen Educate and help us put more money back into the classroom where it belongs
Salary description
£104.00 - £120.00 per day