Post-16 SEND Teaching Assistant: 1:1 Support & Life Skills

TeacherActive Ltd; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated onboarding support 24/7

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme: up to £

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a dedicated Post-16 Teaching Assistant for our specialist SEND college in Sutton Coldfield. You will deliver 1:1 and small group support, help with individual learning plans and EHCP targets, and assist learners to build independence and life skills.

You will work 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday, on-site, supporting pupils with ASD, PMLD, SLD and various complex needs while promoting safeguarding and positive behaviour strategies.

Qualifications

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting post-16 learners with ASD, PMLD, SLD or complex needs.
• Knowledge of EHCP targets and individualised learning support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group learning support to post-16 learners.
• Assist with individual learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Support learners with personal care, communication, community activities and independent living skills.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Personal care support

Communication with learners

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a dedicated Post-16 Teaching Assistant for our specialist SEND college in Sutton Coldfield. You will deliver 1:1 and small group support, help with individual learning plans and EHCP targets, and assist learners to build independence and life skills.

You will work 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday, on-site, supporting pupils with ASD, PMLD, SLD and various complex needs while promoting safeguarding and positive behaviour strategies.