SEND Specialist (Autism Lead)

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent a motivated SEND specialist LSA for a long term, temporary to permanent job to start in either November 2026 or January 2027. We are working in partnership with an outstanding, Birmingham based, West Midlands setting (B12) to assist with their recruitment process for this exciting opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced SEND professional to work with pupils on a one to one and small group basis. SEND needs at the college vary, however we are focussing this role on the support of pupils with Autism. This Ofsted outstanding setting is well established with state-of-the-art facilities available to their staff and students. They have an impressive Library, filled with subject-specific books, a bustling social area for refreshments and a state-of-the-art Sports Hall. Both staff and students thrive in the environment and are led by a long-standing leadership team. The setting offers a wide range of A-Level and BTEC courses and a variety of Adult Learning and Higher Education programmes. They excel at providing a fully inclusive curriculum and you will have the opportunity to work alongside their newly appointed SENCO to assist pupils across the college.

We are a family run recruitment business specialising in Education. With over 15 years’ worth of experience supporting education settings and candidates across primary, secondary and SEND divisions. We hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment. In order to be successfully shortlisted in your applications with us we will require the following:

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (NCFE / CACHE) (or equivalent)

Substantial experience working within pupils with Autism, ideally at Further Education or Secondary age level.

All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.

Exceptional references.

All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your SEND experience and personal requirements.

Proposed start date: November 2026 or January 2027

Daily rate: Up to £174 per day

Date posted: 06.11.26

Application closing date: 04.12.26

If you are a qualified or experienced Learning Support Assistant and are willing to work in or are local to Birmingham (B12), West Midlands, UK please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office directly
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed