SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated 24/7 consultants

CPD Courses & certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme — up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a hands-on role in a specialist SEND setting in Handsworth. Immediate start required, with day-to-day and potential long-term opportunities.

You will provide classroom and individual support to primary-aged pupils with Autism, adapting approaches to meet diverse needs and working closely with teaching staff to enable access to learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism/ASD.
• Experience working with primary-aged pupils.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and individual support to pupils.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to help pupils access learning.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism/ASD experience

Primary pupils

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Relationship-building

Adaptable approach

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Handsworth

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £90 - £120 per day

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting primary-aged pupils with Autism?

Do you have the patience and resilience to help children with additional needs engage positively with their learning?

Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work with the opportunity to secure a longer-term position?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND setting in Handsworth supporting primary-aged pupils with Autism / ASD. The setting provides a supportive and structured environment where pupils receive personalised support to help them develop their confidence, communication and independence.

The setting is looking to appoint SEND Teaching Assistants for day-to-day and long-term opportunities, with an immediate start. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide classroom and individual support, adapt their approach to meet individual needs and work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism / ASD

• Experience working with primary-aged pupils

• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.