Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Resource Base (Complex ASD) - Druids Heath, Birmingham

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join the Resource Base of a welcoming primary school in Druids Heath.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of complex needs, primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), within a specialist Resource Base provision. The Resource Base caters for up to 24 pupils and provides a structured, nurturing environment designed to help children achieve their individual academic, social, and emotional goals.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, support staff, and external professionals to provide high-quality support tailored to the individual needs of the pupils.

The Role:
Full-time Teaching Assistant position within the school's Resource Base
Supporting pupils with complex ASD and additional learning needs
Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning activities and interventions
Supporting communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
Promoting independence and positive engagement in learning
Working collaboratively with the wider SEND team and class staff
Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions, and less structured times throughout the school day

The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have experience supporting children with ASD and/or complex additional needs
Be patient, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations
Have a good understanding of strategies that support children with communication and sensory needs
Be committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
Be passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential
Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or have equivalent experience (desirable but not essential)

This position would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, or anyone with a genuine passion for supporting children with complex additional needs.

If you are interested, please apply with your CV and we'll be in touch!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.