Level 2 Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a patient and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 2-19 with Autism and SEND at a specialist school in Selly Oak, West Midlands. The role is permanent, term-time with 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with potential pattern flexibility.

You will follow Behaviour Management Plans, Sensory Profiles and risk assessments to deliver personalised, consistent learning support and help develop pupils’ communication, confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• A desire to work with pupils with Autism and other diagnosed SEN
• Follow behaviour plans, sensory profiles, risk assessments and pupil guidance
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Patient, resilient, proactive and flexible approach

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and communication
• Follow individual Positive Behaviour Management Plans
• Follow Sensory Differences Profiles and risk assessments
• Provide personalised, consistent support

Skills

Autism & SEND

Behaviour plans

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience & resilience

Job description

West Midlands/ permanent / £20,569 - 23,186 per year

Are you a patient and resilient Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs?

Do you have the confidence to follow individual behaviour, sensory and risk management plans to provide consistent support?

Are you proactive, compassionate and committed to helping children and young people develop their communication, confidence and independence?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Selly Oak supporting pupils aged 2-19 with cognition and communication difficulties and Autism. The school provides a supportive and positive environment where staff use sensory and trauma-informed approaches alongside personalised communication strategies to help pupils develop their skills and independence.

The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a permanent, term-time-only basis, working 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with other working patterns potentially considered. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils with their learning and communication, following individual Positive Behaviour Management Plans, Sensory Differences Profiles, risk assessments and pupil guidance to provide consistent, personalised support.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A desire to work with pupils with Autism and other diagnosed Special Educational Needs
• A willingness to develop their knowledge of Autism and SEND
• The ability to follow behaviour plans, sensory profiles, risk assessments and individual pupil guidance
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A patient, resilient, proactive and flexible approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Opportunities for professional and career development, including progression into other roles within the school
• Specialist coaching and training to support you within the Teaching Assistant role
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support services
• The opportunity to work as part of a supportive team

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.