Pupil Support Assistant

Balfor Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in Birmingham seeks a dedicated Pupil Support Assistant. This full-time role involves supporting students with special educational needs, fostering independence, and creating a positive learning atmosphere. The position requires relevant qualifications and experience, patience, and a commitment to student development. The school values inclusivity and personal growth, offering a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about education.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Experience in the education sector

Refer a friend scheme with £200 vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN children and various academic levels.
• Recent school-based references required.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN children in a safe and welcoming environment.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team.

Skills

Patience

Commitment

Ability to provide a safe learning environment

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £75 – £85 per day

The School/role:

We are currently looking for an experienced pupil support assistant who can take on a full-time on-going job role in a fantastic SEN school in Birmingham. The school strives to provide the best quality teaching and learning with an inclusive and personalised curriculum. They are passionate about preparing students for life and supporting them to achieve their personal goal. This is a full-time post and will run until the end of the academic year. This leading SEN school encourages pupils to lead fulfilling lives and be as independent as possible through developing their strengths and working on creating a ‘can do’ attitude to life and learning.

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to [e-mail]

The candidate for this pupil support assistant role will be experienced supporting SEN children alongside children with a range of different academic attainment levels. This will require patience, commitment and the ability to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment.

The team within the school are very supportive and will help you along the way. The staff in the school aim to give the best possible educational experience for their students. This job opportunity is very fulfilling for people who have teaching assistant experience.

Please apply immediately to be considered for this position.

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

Balfor Recruitment is anaward winningrecruiter to the public, private and non-profit sectors for temporary, contract and permanent staffing. Withover 20 years of proven successwithin the recruitment industry we can provide specialist staff in the following areas:

• SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Primary Teachers and Support Staff
• Secondary Teachers and Support Staff
• Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants
• FE Lecturers
• Note Takers
• BSL Signers
• Academic Support Workers and Dyslexia Tutors

What you’ll get in return:

As well as an attractive and competitive daily rate, you will gain experience of working within a school and a good insight into the education sector. We’re extremely proud to have been assisting schools in these areas for several years. You will also join our ‘refer a friend’ scheme where you could be entitled to receive £200 in vouchers.

What you need to do now:

You can also click “apply now” to forward an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.

If you feel this role isn’t right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Balfor are members of the REC. Candidates pay rates are in line with the AWR policy which means that after qualifying period supply teachers can be paid to scale.

Balfor Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Balfor Recruitment is committed to Safer Recruitment and any appointments made will be subject to employment checks including a DBS check.

Balfor Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.