Resource base Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Tyburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a qualified teaching assistant to work in a 2 form entry school in Erdington, within a specialist resource base for pupils with complex needs. The role involves supporting ASD and non-verbal pupils and may require personal care; you will work as part of a wider TA team to cover needs as they arise.

Ideal candidates will hold Level 3+ TA qualifications (NVQ/CACHE preferable), have experience with SEND on a 1:1 basis, and possess strong EYFS/KS1 curriculum knowledge.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Teaching Assistant qualification required.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis.
• EYFS and KS1 curriculum knowledge.
• MAKATON experience preferable but not essential.
• Recent primary school experience within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs in a specialist resource base.
• Provide personal care where required and be a team player.
• Collaborate with other TAs to cover needs as they arise.

Job description

A 2 form entry school in Erdington are looking for a qualified teaching assistant to work in a specialist resource base attached to the school.

The children in this hub have complex needs and are predominantly ASD and non verbal. The suitable teaching assistant must be experienced in this field and be prepared to undertake personal care. The children are across Key Stage 1 age. There are other TA's in the hub who will support. This candidate is required to be a team player and help out where needs be.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Level 3 + Teaching Assistant Qualification (NVQ / CACHE preferable)
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND on a one to one basis
• Experience of MAKATON is preferable but not essential
• Excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum
• Recent primary school experience within the last 2 years

I can offer very good rates of pay and I will be available 24/7 for you should you need my help with anything.

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.