Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Location: Perry Barr, Birmingham
Job Type: Full Time, Long Term
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Inclusion Teaching Assistant Required - Secondary School & Sixth Form

An inclusive and welcoming Secondary School and Sixth Form in Perry Barr is seeking a dedicated and experienced Inclusion Teaching Assistant to join their team from the start of the new academic year in September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for a passionate individual who is committed to supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential within a supportive and nurturing environment.

The school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is recognised for its strong inclusive ethos, positive relationships, and commitment to ensuring all students receive the support they need to succeed.

The Role

As an Inclusion Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with SEND across KS3, KS4 and Sixth Form.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to deliver tailored support strategies.
• Assist students within lessons and through targeted interventions.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Support students with social, emotional, and academic development.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Promote independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is ideally looking for an experienced Inclusion Teaching Assistant who:

• Has previous experience supporting students with SEND in a secondary school setting.
• Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider support team.
• Is adaptable, patient, and resilient.
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Can build positive and supportive relationships with students and families.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• A strong commitment to inclusion and student wellbeing.
• Excellent leadership and a collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' lives.
• Potential for the role to continue on a long-term basis for the right candidate.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Inclusion Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a friendly and supportive Secondary School and Sixth Form in Perry Barr, Birmingham, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity starting in September 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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