SEN Teaching Assistant

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Build a career where every day you help young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve more than they ever imagined. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team dedicated to helping each learner feel safe, confident and ready to engage. Who We’re Looking For Supporting children and young people with SEND, including complex needs, to access learning and achieve personal goals Assisting with engaging classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities tailored to individual needs Providing emotional, behavioural and practical support to help pupils feel safe, valued and understood Encouraging independence, communication, positive relationships and social development What you'll bring Caring, patient and adaptable, with a genuine desire to help young people with SEND thrive Resilient, positive and able to work collaboratively within a supportive team A confident communicator who builds trust with pupils, colleagues and families Flexible, enthusiastic and ready to support learning in a range of settings and situations About Us Our new Options Autism school – Penny Tree – will have capacity for up to 100 pupils and is expected to open for students in the near future. At Penny Tree School, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, you will benefit from access to a wide professional network, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the pupils we se