KS1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Perry Barr

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Perry Barr area. This is a full-time role, five days per week, supporting pupils within a specialist SEND provision.

You will work with Reception and Year 1 pupils, assisting children with a range of needs, primarily Autism. There are around seven pupils and numbers may change as new pupils join throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Good understanding of Autism and its presentation in schools.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach.
• Patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships.
• Team player who can work with colleagues.
• Available to work full-time, five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, communication, social development, engagement and emotional needs.
• Work as part of a team with the Class Teacher and another SEND Teaching Assistant.
• No personal care required for this position.

Skills

SEND support

Autism understanding

Team player

Adaptable

Full-time availability

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Perry Barr

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next full-time opportunity?

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a dedicated and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Perry Barr area. This is a full-time role, working five days per week, supporting pupils within a specialist SEND provision.

You will be working with Reception and Year 1 pupils, supporting a small group of children with a range of additional needs, primarily Autism (ASC). The provision currently has around seven pupils, although numbers may change as new pupils join throughout the year.

You will work as part of an established team alongside the Class Teacher and another SEND Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will need to be flexible, patient and confident adapting their approach to meet the individual needs of each child.

The role will involve supporting pupils with their learning, communication, social development, engagement and emotional needs. There is no personal care required for this position.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEND
• Have a good understanding of Autism and how it can present within a school environment
• Be adaptable and flexible in their approach
• Be patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Be available to work full-time, five days per week

This role is provisionally available until October half term, with the potential for the placement to continue beyond this date.

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting young children within a specialist provision, we would love to hear from you!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks