Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEND School
Level 3 Teaching Assistant required to provide 1-2-1 and whole class support at this excellent SEND School in North Birmingham. This school supports secondary aged children with moderate and complex learning needs, providing them with an outstanding education. As a Teaching Assistant you will be working closely with a friendly team of Teaching Assistants and SEND Teachers who love to make a difference.

With small classes of no more than 8 students, you will be given the opportunity to tailor the support to the needs of individual students. Creativity is encouraged and you will be tasked with helping children to discover a love for learning. Previous experience supporting students with special educational needs is required for this role, ideally experience working with Autism, Asperger’s , or Complex Needs. This role requires a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
About the School:

• Excellent facilities and a friendly staff environment.
• Join a proactive, experienced team of Teaching Assistants committed to making a difference.
• Long-term opportunity to help children overcome educational barriers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide 1-2-1 and small group support for students with special educational needs.
• Offer class support and run group activities.
• Manage attitudes effectively and foster a positive learning environment.
• Understand various special educational needs.

Benefits:

• Work at an excellent SEND school with fantastic leadership.
• Be part of an experienced team of Teaching Assistants sharing their knowledge.
• Access to outstanding training and support from the SENCO and SEND team.
• Competitive pay rates and an early finish on Fridays.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or experience as a TA or LSA.
• Passionate about making a difference at an award-winning alternative provision.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs.
• A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Understanding of the Teaching Assistant/Classroom Assistant role.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and inquire about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.