Primary Teaching Assistant

The Education Network Birmingham; Stafford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a SEND Hub at a Wolverhampton primary school. You will work closely with teachers and SEND staff to deliver targeted interventions and help children access the curriculum.

Ideal candidates have experience in SEND settings, a patient and nurturing approach, and a commitment to building positive relationships that foster confidence and independence in pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Working as a Primary Teaching Assistant within the school's SEND Hub.
• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils to access the primary curriculum.
• Delivering targeted interventions and learning activities.
• Working closely with class teachers and SEND staff.
• Supporting pupils with their learning and development targets.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment.

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant required to support pupils within a dedicated SEND Hub at a primary school in Wolverhampton. Are you a Primary Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity? Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and enjoy helping pupils overcome barriers to learning? This is an excellent opportunity for a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school team and provide tailored support to pupils with SEND.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work within the school's SEND Hub, providing targeted support to pupils with a range of additional needs. The Primary Teaching Assistant will work alongside teachers and SEND staff to deliver interventions, support learning and help pupils develop confidence and independence.

Previous experience as a Primary Teaching Assistant or working with pupils with SEND is highly desirable. The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will be patient, nurturing and confident building positive relationships with children.

Job Role:

• Working as a Primary Teaching Assistant within the school's SEND Hub.
• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils to access the primary curriculum.
• Delivering targeted interventions and learning activities.
• Working closely with class teachers and SEND staff.
• Supporting pupils with their individual learning and development targets.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment.

In return you will enjoy:

• A rewarding Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity within a dedicated SEND Hub.
• The opportunity to develop your SEND experience within a primary setting.
• Working alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals.
• A supportive school environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with additional needs.
• Support from The Education Network Birmingham throughout your placement.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.