Job Description

Birmingham, B12 0TP

£92.56 - £105 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2026 Ongoing

Classroom Support Workers are required to support pupils with autism, complex learning difficulties and additional needs within a specialist Birmingham school. This rewarding role is ideal for caring, proactive and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping young people develop confidence, independence and achieve their full potential.

Calthorpe Academy is a large specialist school supporting pupils aged 2 19 with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs. Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, the school provides a highly supportive and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The school is looking to appoint dedicated Classroom Support Workers to work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff. You will support pupils to access a personalised curriculum through sensory learning, communication-based activities and practical learning experiences, helping them to achieve their individual goals.

This role is perfect for candidates from education, care, residential support, healthcare or youth work backgrounds who are looking to transfer their skills into a rewarding career within SEND education. No two days are the same, and you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

The role may include supporting pupils with personal care and mobility needs, promoting independence and encouraging positive engagement both inside and outside of the classroom. Long-term opportunities are available, with many roles offering the potential to become permanent.

The desired Classroom Support Worker will have;

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable
• A caring, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to support personal care where required
• A passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are a Classroom Support Worker who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Lauren Whitehouse on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)