Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Smile Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking experienced Level 2 and 3 Teaching Assistants to join their team in Birmingham. The role involves supporting students with diverse needs, working closely with teachers, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, along with a caring and patient approach.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Crown Commercial Services approved supplier

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism and/or learning difficulties.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and group intervention support.
• Must have enhanced DBS on update service or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with various needs and abilities.
• Work alongside the class teacher to ensure student engagement.
• Maintain good classroom behavior and minimize disruptions.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Understanding

Communication

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you seeking a new role in Education?

Are you looking to join a supply teaching agency with a difference? Smile Education is the agency for you!

Are you ready to make change in young people’s lives? We have the role for you!

Smile Education are currently looking to recruit experienced Level 2 and 3 Teaching Assistants to join our growing team for January.
We work alongside several mainstream schools in Solihull, with part-time and full-time positions available.

The successful candidate will be required to support pupils with a range of needs and abilities. This may be one-to-one, small group work or whole class support. This is a busy role requiring a patient but assertive manner and the ability to deal with a range of situations.

What will the role involve?

• Working alongside the class teacher to ensure all students, including those with complex conditions, can access lesson resources.
• Supporting children during playtime to monitor behaviour and support play to enhance children’s social and motor development.
• Maintaining good classroom behaviour and minimising disruptions
• Ensuring that students are engaged in the class and keep on track with work.
• Providing 1:1 and group intervention support

What are we looking for?

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team within the classroom, ensuring the children are looked after and learning from the content delivered.
• Previous experience supporting children with autism and/or associated learning difficulties.
• Commitment to the building and maintaining positive relationships.
• A warm and friendly positive approach in the classroom.
• Be caring, patient and understanding.

To be considered for the role, you must have the following:

• Essential: Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people and an interest in making a positive contribution to school life.
• Have enhanced DBS on update service, or willing to apply for one.
• Be able to provide 2 professional references covering the last 24 months.

Why work for Smile Education

• You will be working for a Crown Commercial Services (CSS) approved supplier with a team full of Education experts! At Smile Education, you will have a dedicated consultant who will work closely alongside you to ensure you find the perfect employment opportunity to suit your needs and requirements.

Please apply today!

Alternatively, email your CV to [e-mail] or call me on 0121 716 9352

Ref: SmileEducationTA

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.