1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking passionate and reliable 1-1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs in Birmingham.

You will provide personalised assistance, help with academic tasks and social development, and support transitions between routines. The role is based in SEND schools and involves safeguarding responsibilities.

Applicants should have a relevant qualification for working with children and be able to obtain references and a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with special education needs and disabilities.
• Have a suitable qualification for working with children and young people such as Health and Social Care, Children and Young People's Workforce.
• Be confident in your abilities and skills to promote happy and confident learners.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent personalised support to a pupil with special educational needs, and to help develop in different areas, academic, social, and emotional development.
• Offering one-on-one care, assisting in academic tasks, social interactions, and behaviour management as and when required.
• Assisting students during transitions between different routines during the school day whilst maintaining a positive and comfortable experience.

Skills

Empathy and communication

Confidence in supporting learners

Education

Health and Social Care / Children and Young People's Workforce qualification

Job description

Vision for Educationare looking for passionate and reliable 1-1 Teaching Assistants to join SEND Schools in Birmingham.

Role Overview:

• Responsibilities:Providing excellent personalised support to a pupil with special educational needs, and to help develop in different areas, academic, social, and emotional development.
• Impact:An opportunity to positively influence/further students' education and development. A nurturing and inclusive environment to work alongside a dedicated team of professionals to make a difference in young people's lives.
• Tasks:Offering one-on-one care, assisting in academic tasks, social interactions, and behaviour management as and when required. The successful candidate will ensure every pupil feels valued and supported.
• Transitions:Assisting students during transitions between different routines during the school day whilst maintaining a positive and comfortable experience.

About the School:

• Commitment:Dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support for students with ages ranging from 3-11 years, with severe and complex learning difficulties. The school is committed to maintaining strong community links.
• Team:A dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely to create a positive and nurturing environment for students to thrive and develop.
• Community:Collaborate closely with partner schools to maintain success and achievement with parents, guardians, and the school community.
• Location:Conveniently located close by to Birmingham City Centre offering a range of travel facilities.

Requirements
As a suitable1-1 Teaching Assistant you will:

• Have a suitable qualification for working with children and young people such as Health and Social Care, Children and Young People's Workforce.
• Have experience of working with children with special education needs and disabilities.
• Be confident in your abilities and skills to promote happy and confident learners.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualificationsrequired for this position area suitable qualification for working with children and experience working with special education needs.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children,young peopleand vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

AboutVision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leadingeducation recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

WhatVision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using thePay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get thepay andworkingconditionsyou are entitled to.

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