1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment Group; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community special school in Birmingham seeks a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to students with various special educational needs. The role requires compassion, patience, and effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, including experience or training in Makaton and PECS. A DBS check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in supporting children with SEN.
• Training/experience in PECS and Makaton.
• Experience with ASD, SLD, and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with material preparation for lessons.
• Provide direct 1 on 1 or small group student support.
• Assist with displays and ensure effective learning sessions.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Collaboration skills

Flexibility

Nurturing qualities

Effective communication

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Relevant SEN Background

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £85 – £100 per day

The School/role:

An amazing special needs school in Birmingham are currently looking for a fulltime 1:1 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.

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