SEN HLTA

Balfor Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEND teaching assistant for an ongoing role in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 HLTA qualification and experience working with children with special educational needs. This position offers a competitive salary, support from expert education consultants, and opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities include ensuring child safety, fostering supportive relationships, and organizing activities to promote engagement and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary with SEN allowance

SENCO support

Access to free CPD

Support from education consultants

Qualifications

• Experience working with SLD, MLD, ASD, and complex needs.
• Capacity to supervise and manage disruptive behavior effectively.
• Ability to provide emotional support and build trusting relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure child’s safety through constant supervision.
• Foster trusting relationships to enhance learning.
• Guide child’s engagement in sensory activities.
• Organize outdoor play to promote well-being.

Skills

Supervision

Relationship Building

Safeguarding

Engagement in Sensory Activities

Outdoor Activities Management

Education

Level 4 HLTA

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Job description

SEN HLTA

Location: Birmingham

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £90 – £95 per day

The School/role:

We are currently looking for an experienced SEND teaching assistant who can take on a full-time on-going job role in a Special Educational Needs provision in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who has a passion for education and supporting children to reach their full potential.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with SEN allowance.
• SENCO support within school.
• Team of helpful teachers and Teaching assistants.
• Range of free CPD available.
• Expert Education Consultants to support your development and role.

Key Duties:

• Constant Supervision: Ensure the child’s safety and manage disruptive behaviour through vigilant monitoring.
• Building Trusting Relationships: Foster a supportive, trusting connection with the child to enhance their learning.
• Sensory Room Assistance: Guide and support the child’s engagement in sensory activities for better focus and regulation.
• Outdoor Activities: Organise daily outdoor play to promote physical activity and well-being.

Please apply immediately to be considered for this position.

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Level 4 HLTA
• SLD, MLD, ASD and Complex needs experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent school based references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to [e-mail]