Reception Class Teaching Assistant - Long term

Supply Heroes; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Heroes is recruiting a Reception Class 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant in Birmingham to support a non-verbal Reception child with additional needs on a full-time, long-term basis. The role requires energy, vigilance and a calm, nurturing approach to help the child access learning and engage in school life.

Albanian language would be highly advantageous though not essential. The school values inclusive practice, safeguarding, DBS checks, and strong collaboration with teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Energetic and proactive throughout the school day.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Albanian speaking would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child in Reception.
• Support the child with classroom activities and daily routines.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to support communication and engagement.
• Help manage transitions and ensure the child’s safety throughout the school day.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school staff.
• Monitor progress and contribute to the child’s ongoing development and wellbeing.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm and patient

Teamwork

Non-verbal support

Albanian language desirable

Job description

Reception Class 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Albanian Speaking Desirable)

Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term for the full school year!
Start Date: September
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Reception Class 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Birmingham

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Birmingham, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child within their Reception class on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young child\'s educational journey while working within a supportive and positive school environment.

The Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to a Reception-aged child with additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop communication skills and engage positively in school life.

The child is a happy and engaging pupil who is currently non-verbal. They can occasionally become very active, including running off or attempting to climb, therefore the successful candidate will need to be energetic, vigilant and confident in supporting a child who requires close supervision. The child is not physical and responds well to positive support and encouragement.

As Albanian is the child\'s home language and they understand some Albanian, the school would particularly welcome applications from candidates who can speak Albanian, although this is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child in Reception.
• Support the child with classroom activities and daily routines.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to support communication and engagement.
• Help to manage transitions and ensure the child\'s safety throughout the school day.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school staff.
• Monitor progress and contribute to the child\'s ongoing development and wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ideally within a primary school setting.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• The ability to remain energetic and proactive throughout the school day.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of supporting children with communication difficulties or non-verbal pupils.
• The ability to speak Albanian would be highly advantageous, but is not essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential.

The School

• Good-rated Ofsted primary school.
• Friendly and supportive leadership team.
• Inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Well-resourced setting with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and development.
• Excellent opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience within a mainstream school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education . Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.