1:1 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A community special school in Sutton Coldfield seeks a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support students with cognitive and learning difficulties, as well as complex health needs. The role involves preparing materials, assisting teachers, and providing essential one-on-one support to enhance student learning and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in supporting children with SEN.
• Prior experience within the SEN Department is preferred.
• Nurturing and compassionate approach required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £85 – £95 per day

The School/role:

An amazing special needs school in Sutton Coldfield 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 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