SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant. Job in Selly Oak Education & Training Jobs

ABC Teachers; Metchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking a skilled 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in Birmingham. The role involves providing tailored education to students with SEMH needs, collaborating with school staff, and supporting student progress. The ideal candidate has experience with special educational needs and strong communication skills. Competitive daily rates and free training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Generous referral bonus

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 education to students.
• Assess and monitor students' progress.
• Encourage student participation and performance.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Strong communication skills

Education

Youth Work or Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

ABC Teachers is looking for a skilled 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN School in Birmingham on a full-time basis.

About the role:

• Confidently provide 1:1 education to students.
• Ability to work with students with a range of Social, Emotional or Mental Health (SEMH) needs from years 7 to 9.
• Liaise with other school staff to devise lesson plans based on the curriculum guidelines and what is currently being taught in other lessons.

• Assess and monitor student s progress, using assessments from their home schools and robust baseline diagnosis, aiming to reduce the impact of their medical conditions on their educational outcomes.
• Encourage student participation and performance.
• Full time position available for an immediate start, with potential for ongoing work for the right candidate.

About the school:

• The school supports people in years 7-9 who haven t been able to access mainstream education for reasons relating to their SEMH needs.
• Offers a broad and balanced curriculum, differentiated and personalised to the needs of the pupils, with all lessons being taught be subject specialists.
• Has a commitment that in their centres, young people lead decision-making, nurture resilience, inclusivity and high expectations.
• Staff morale, training and development are paramount, empowering their community to overcome barriers and achieve dreams.
• The school inspires young people to overcome barriers, creating an innovative, optimistic and skilled workforce.

About you:

To be considered for the 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.

• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.

• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students

• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a SEN Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.