1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded special needs school in Solihull is seeking a compassionate and flexible 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support to students with various learning disabilities. Ideal candidates should have relevant training in SEN, including PECS and Makaton, and a slight background as a Qualified Teaching Assistant. This full-time role offers a daily salary between £85 and £95 and requires a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in supporting children with SEN.
• Prior experience within the SEN Department.
• Valid Photo ID required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers with lesson material and displays.
• Providing direct 1 on 1 or small group support.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Nurturing qualities

Proactivity

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Solihull

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £85 – £95 per day

The School/role:

An amazing special needs school in Solihull are currently looking for a fulltime 1:1 SEN teaching assistant. The school is a community special school with students with cognition and learning difficulties in addition to physical disabilities and complex health needs.

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to [e-mail]

This will include supporting teachers with material preparation for lessons, assisting with displays and providing direct 1 on 1 or small group student support.

The ideal candidate for a SEN TA role should:

• Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEN
• Possess prior experience collaborating within the SEN Department
• Exhibit flexibility, proactivity, and patience
• Show nurturing and compassionate qualities in their approaches
• Communicate effectively within a team

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
• PECS and Makaton training/experience
• ASD, SLD, Complex needs – Non verbal needs experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent school based references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service