Male SEND TA

Aspire People Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a Male SEN Teaching Assistant to support learners with additional needs in Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth and Staffordshire. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, assisting with learning, communication, behaviour and personal development, including personal care where required.

The role is day-to-day supply with immediate or September start, with potential for longer-term opportunities in specialist SEND schools and settings. An Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience within SEND, care, residential, youth work or education.
• Confident and comfortable with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom, 1:1 or small-group, assisting with learning, communication, behaviour and personal development.
• Provide personal care where required and help with daily routines.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Job description

Male SEN Teaching Assistant - Personal Care

Location: Birmingham / Walsall / Tamworth / Staffordshire
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Employment Type: Day-to-day / Supply / ongoing Longterm
Start Date: Immediate / September

Aspire People are currently recruiting for Male SEN Teaching Assistants to work within specialist SEND schools across Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth and Staffordshire.

We are looking for caring, patient and resilient Male Teaching Assistants who are confident supporting pupils with additional needs and are comfortable providing personal care where required.

The successful candidate will support pupils within the classroom, working alongside teaching staff to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment. You may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, assisting with learning, communication, behaviour and personal development.

The role may include:

• Supporting pupils with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD and complex needs
• Providing personal care and supporting pupils with their daily routines
• Supporting pupils with challenging or complex behaviours
• Working on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Supporting communication and social development
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment

The ideal candidate:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people
• Has experience within SEND, care, residential, youth work or education
• Is confident and comfortable with personal care
• Is patient, compassionate and resilient
• Can build positive relationships with pupils
• Has strong behaviour management skills
• Is reliable and available for day-to-day supply work
• An Enhanced DBS is required

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, support workers, care workers and other professionals looking to move into a specialist educational setting.

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.