Male SEND TA

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

Job summary

Aspire People are currently recruiting a Male SEN Teaching Assistant to work across Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth and Staffordshire in specialist SEND settings. You will support pupils with additional needs, including personal care where required, working 1:1 or in small groups to aid learning and development.

The role involves supporting pupils with SEND, autism, ADHD and complex needs, under the guidance of teachers, in a safe, nurturing environment. Enhanced DBS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people.
• Experience in SEND, care, residential, youth work or education.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Ability to build positive relationships and manage behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom alongside teaching staff.
• Assist on 1:1 and small-group basis with learning, communication, behaviour and personal development.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

SEND and care experience

Patience and resilience

Reliability for day-to-day supply

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.