Teaching Assistant

Connex - Birmingham; Handsworth; On-site; CAD 165,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

SEND Toolkit access

Formal qualification funding

Career progression course

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a patient, resilient Male SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil in a mainstream school. The pupil needs help with emotional regulation, self-esteem and accessing learning, and the role requires confidence in building positive relationships.

The successful candidate will have Level 3 TA qualifications (or equivalent) and SEN experience, with safeguarding knowledge. DBS checks are required; competitive PAYE is offered with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is essential.
• Previous teaching assistant experience encouraged.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and safeguarding in the classroom.
• Awareness of child protection guidelines and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil to improve learning engagement.
• Assist with emotional regulation and self-esteem development.
• Support inclusion in mainstream lessons and activities.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent UK qualification

Job description

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Rate of pay: £475–£525 – Dependent on experience

Location: Birmingham, B19

Additional Information: This role has an occupational requirement for a male Teaching Assistant due to the specific needs and individual circumstances of the pupil.

About the role

Connex Education is seeking a patient, resilient and nurturing Male Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil within a mainstream school. The pupil requires support with emotional regulation, self-esteem and accessing learning, as he is currently working below age-related expectations. The successful candidate will be understanding, consistent and confident in building positive relationships. The pupil has many strengths; he is kind, caring and intelligent, with a fantastic knowledge of his interests. He particularly enjoys sports and physical activities.

About the School

Our lovely small school is located in North Birmingham, providing a welcoming, caring and safe environment where children can grow as individuals and thrive in their education. Our school aims to enable every child to achieve their full potential through opportunities, equality and enjoyment. We are committed to providing the highest quality of education to our local community, ensuring that all our young learners receive the guidance, nurturing and support they need to develop their skills, build confidence and achieve their very best.

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

Role Requirements

• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent Level 3 UK Educational qualification is desirable.
• Previous experience working with Special Education Needs or Education is essential.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including referencing and a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.