Support Worker / Teaching Assistant - SEND Alternative Provision

Support Worker / Teaching Assistant – SEND Alternative Provision

Location: Birmingham City Centre (B1 1PE)

Hours:

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• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
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• Wednesday: 9:45am – 4:00pm
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• Contract: Permanent | Part-Time | Term Time Only
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• Salary:£13.00–£16.50 per hour (depending on experience)
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• Start Date: September 2026
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Join Our Team

Diamonds In The Rough is a specialist Alternative Provision supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We provide a calm, structured and therapeutic environment where pupils can rebuild confidence, develop emotional regulation and re-engage with learning.

We are currently recruiting an experienced Support Worker / Teaching Assistant and Bank Staff (Contract: Zero-hours initially, with the opportunity to move to a permanent part-time contract based on performance and service demand), to join our growing team.

Our Ethos

Firm. Fair. Fun.

Everything we do is guided by these three principles. We believe children thrive when adults provide clear boundaries, consistent expectations, genuine warmth and opportunities to enjoy learning. We are looking for professionals who can build positive relationships while maintaining high standards and creating a safe, predictable environment.

The Role

You will work closely with pupils who may present with Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs. Your role will include supporting engagement, emotional regulation, positive behaviour, communication, social development and learning within a small, nurturing Alternative Provision.

No two days are the same, so we are looking for someone who is adaptable, calm and committed to helping young people achieve success.

Essential Experience

Applicants should have experience supporting children or young people with:

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• Autism (ASC)
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• ADHD
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• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
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• Behaviour support and emotional regulation
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Experience within one or more of the following settings is highly desirable:

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• SEND Schools
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• Alternative Provision
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• Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)
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• Specialist Educational Settings
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• Children's Residential Services
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• Youth Support Services
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The Person We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

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• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
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• Firm, fair and consistent with boundaries
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• Positive, energetic and able to make learning enjoyable
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• Warm, approachable and able to build trusting relationships
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• Reliable, professional and an excellent team player
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• Confident managing behaviours positively and consistently
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• Flexible, proactive and willing to learn
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• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
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• Able to use initiative while following agreed plans and routines
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If you believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and you share our Firm. Fair. Fun. approach, we'd love to hear from you.

We Offer

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• Competitive hourly rate (£13.00–£16.50 per hour DOE)
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• Ongoing training and professional development
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• Supportive leadership and experienced staff team
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• Long-term opportunity within a growing organisation
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• Term-time only working
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• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
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Safeguarding

Diamonds In The Rough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.

To apply, please send your CV together with a brief covering statement outlining your relevant SEND experience.