KS1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Perry Barr

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Perry Barr area. This full-time role supports Reception and Year 1 pupils with autism and a range of additional needs, within a specialist SEND provision.

You will work as part of an established team with the Class Teacher and another SEND Teaching Assistant, supporting learning, communication, social development and emotional needs. No personal care required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of Autism and how it presents in class.
• Ability to work full-time, five days per week and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, communication, social development and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with the Class Teacher and another SEND TA as part of the team.
• Adapt approaches to meet each child's needs; no personal care required.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism understanding

Team player

Patient and adaptable

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.

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.