Post-16 Teaching Assistant In Sutton Coldfield

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral bonus

Market leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting a Post-16 Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND College in Sutton Coldfield. The role is full-time and long-term, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, with a daily rate of £95-£110.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, assist with individual learning plans and EHCP targets, and support learners with personal care, communication, and independent living skills while applying safeguarding and positive behaviour strategies.

Qualifications

• Relevant TA qualification or equivalent experience with SEND
• Experience with post-16 learners with SEND and challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of EHCPs and individualised learning support
• Comfort with safeguarding procedures and promoting independence
• Patient, resilient and adaptable with strong communication
• Understanding of personal care and wellbeing needs

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEND support

ASD experience

EHCP knowledge

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Student independence

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Title: Post-16 Teaching Assistant

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £95-£110 per day

Are you an experienced Post-16 Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities?

Do you have experience supporting learners with ASD, PMLD, SLD or complex learning and behavioural needs?

Are you patient, adaptable and committed to helping young people develop their independence and life skills?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND College based in Sutton Coldfield, supporting post-16 learners with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD and complex behavioural needs. The college focuses on providing individualised education, developing essential life skills and promoting independence to help young people achieve their full potential.

The college is looking to take on a dedicated Post-16 Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis, working Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. The successful Post-16 Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 and small group support, assist with individual learning plans and EHCP targets, manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies, and support learners with personal care, communication, community activities and independent living skills.

The successful Post-16 Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting young people with SEND

• Experience working with post-16 learners with ASD, PMLD, SLD, complex learning difficulties or challenging behaviour

• Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans / EHCPs and individualised learning support

• Confidence supporting personal care, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour management

• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and the importance of promoting learner independence

• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with excellent communication skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.