SEN Experienced Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Teachers seeks an experienced 1-1 Classroom Support for Dudley-based Primary Schools, offering personalized assistance to students with special educational needs. The role involves close collaboration with students and staff to implement effective support strategies and foster an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience with children having special educational needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized assistance to students with special educational needs.
• Implement individualized learning plans and promote student engagement.

Skills

Communication

Rapport Building

Education

Youth Work

Health and Social Care

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced 1-1 Classroom Support to work within our Dudley-based Primary Schools on a day-to-day, short-term, and long-term basis.

Flexibility is offered; however, you MUST be available from 08:30 to 15:30.

About the role

• As a 1-1 Support within a school, you will play a crucial role in providing personalized assistance to students with special educational needs or individual learning requirements.

• Your primary responsibility is to offer tailored support to help students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential within the school environment.

• This role involves working closely with students, teachers, and other support staff to ensure the delivery of effective support strategies.

• Implementing individualized learning plans, promoting student engagement and independence, and maintaining regular communication with parents, carers, and outside professionals.

About the Schools

• Specialized curriculum dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of their students, which you can tailor to the range of learning difficulties and SEN needs of the pupils you work with.

• Our schools' values emphasize inclusivity, respect, and fostering a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

• Teaching approaches often emphasize multi-sensory learning, differentiation, and personalized support to facilitate student progress and attainment.

• We strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported. Emphasis is placed on celebrating diversity, promoting positive behavior, and fostering social and emotional well-being.

About you

To be considered for the 1-1 Classroom Support 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.

• Possess suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care, or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools; these are desirable but not essential.

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

• Be 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 very seriously. All staff registered will undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and must hold, or be willing to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment agency dedicated 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 nationwide.

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

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly via our in-house Payroll team using the PAYE system.

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

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Daily rates based on your scale, experience, and qualifications, discussed at registration.

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations) to ensure you receive the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

• FREE training for professional development, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and online Candidate Go training.

• Generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.

If you are a 1-1 Classroom Support who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and are interested in working in a demanding yet rewarding environment, we want to hear from you.

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

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and government social distancing guidelines, interviews will be conducted via video call.