Classroom Assistant

Jobs.co.uk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Classroom Assistant to support Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils in an Alternative Provision.

You will deliver whole-class and 1-2-1 support, helping learners with SEMH to re-engage with learning, build confidence and progress.

Join a welcoming team in a centre with strong facilities and a supportive environment where every student matters.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Patience, resilience and strong communication.
• Experience as a teaching assistant or behaviour mentor.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 and whole-class support for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Tailor support 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 progress.
• Support students with needs including ADHD, ASC, SEMH and attachment needs.
• Help learners re-engage with education and develop confidence.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Behaviour management

Classroom experience

SEMH awareness

Job description

About The Role

This full-time Classroom Assistant post in Birmingham involves supporting Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils within an alternative provision who have encountered social, emotional and academic barriers. Working alongside experienced teachers, the successful candidate delivers whole-class and one-to-one assistance, helping learners with SEMH needs to re-engage with education, build confidence and progress. Daily pay ranges from £95 to £110. Applicants should possess patience, strong communication and behaviour management abilities, plus prior experience as a teaching assistant, classroom assistant or behaviour mentor. The setting provides excellent facilities and a welcoming atmosphere, with staff committed to enabling every student to reach their potential.

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

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

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 endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

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