Classroom Assistant

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support Key Stage 3 and 4 students at an Alternative Provision in Birmingham. You will provide whole-class and 1-2-1 support for students who have faced social, emotional and academic barriers.

You will work closely with experienced teachers and SEND professionals to help students build confidence, engage with lessons and develop positive behaviours. Previous experience with SEMH, ADHD or related needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH or learning needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Patience, resilience and confidence in building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 and whole-class support for Key Stage 4 students with SEMH needs.
• Tailor approaches to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Support teachers to deliver lessons and group activities.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and participation.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence.
• Support students with needs including ADHD, ASC, SEMH and attachment difficulties.
• Foster a positive, structured and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Behaviour management

Building relationships

Adaptability

Job description

Classroom Assistant - Alternative Provision - Birmingham

Are you an experienced Classroom Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Mentor looking for an opportunity to support young people who have faced social, emotional and academic barriers? This vibrant Alternative Provision in Birmingham is looking for a Classroom Assistant to provide whole-class and 1-2-1 support for Key Stage 3 and 4 students who have struggled to access mainstream education.

As a Classroom Assistant, you will join an experienced team of teachers and support staff committed to helping students with SEMH needs re-engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential. The provision offers excellent facilities and a supportive environment where you will be welcomed into the team.

This role requires a Classroom Assistant with previous experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs or additional learning needs. You will need to be patient, resilient and confident building positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.

Job Role:

• Providing 1-2-1 and whole-class support for Key Stage 4 students with SEMH needs
• Tailoring your approach to meet individual learning and behavioural needs
• Managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently
• Supporting teachers to deliver lessons and group activities
• Building positive relationships to encourage engagement and participation
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence
• Supporting students with needs including ADHD, ASC, SEMH and attachment difficulties
• Fostering a positive, structured and supportive learning environment

In return you will:

• Join an experienced team of teachers and support staff
• Receive support from experienced pastoral and SEND professionals
• Have access to resources to support students with additional needs
• Enjoy a long-term opportunity within a dynamic Alternative Provision
• Make a genuine difference to young people who need additional support
• Receive ongoing support from an experienced consultant at The Education Network
• Have opportunities for personal and professional development

Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor and Classroom Assistant vacancies across Birmingham - or refer a candidate and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

• Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
• The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.