1:1 Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payroll

Pension contributions

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a passionate 1-1 Teaching Assistant to join a SEND school in Birmingham. You will provide personalised support to a pupil with SEN, assisting in academic tasks, social interactions, and behaviour management, while helping transitions throughout the day.

The role focuses on developing academic, social, and emotional skills within a nurturing team and inclusive environment near Birmingham city centre. DBS checks and references are required.

Qualifications

• A suitable qualification for working with children and young people such as Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Workforce.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing 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.
• Assisting students during transitions between different routines during the school day whilst maintaining a positive and comfortable experience.

Skills

1-1 support

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Health and Social Care

Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Vision for Education are seeking a passionate and reliable 1-1 Teaching Assistant to join a SEND School in Birmingham.

Role Overview:

• Responsibilities: Providing excellent personalised support to a pupil with special educational needs, and to help develop in different areas such as 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 suitable 1-1 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 qualifications required for this position are a suitable qualification for working with children and experience working with special education needs.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and 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.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education 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.

What Vision 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 the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.