SEN TA

Smile Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate of £85-£100

PAYE and Umbrella payment options

Holiday pay of 12.07%

Free CPD training

Referral scheme up to £200

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team in Birmingham. This role focuses on providing personalized support to a primary school child with autism, ensuring a nurturing and secure learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a teaching assistant qualification and a passion for working with children with special educational needs. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a child's educational journey while working within a welcoming school atmosphere. Join a team committed to fostering growth and development in every child.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date DBS check or dated within the last 12 months.
• Experience working with primary school children on a 1:1 basis.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a primary school child with autism.
• Maintain communication with the class teacher regarding progress.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Health and Social Care Qualification

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in an all-through SEN school in central Birmingham. The school is rated ‘good’ in their latest Ofsted inspection and has a strong and welcoming atmosphere within the staff team.

The SEN Teaching Assistant role would be working full time on a 1:1 basis with a primary school child in year 3 with autism, working Monday to Friday 8:30 to 3:30.

The Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Have a sole focus on working 1:1 with a child in year 3.
• Develop and concentrate on building a relationship with the child, staff, and family members.
• Maintain constant and consistent communication with the class teacher regarding progress and potential methods of work.
• Create a secure and positive environment for the child to learn and feel comfortable.

To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• An up-to-date DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months.
• A teaching assistant qualification or health and social care (level 2 or 3).
• Experience working with SEN children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Experience working with primary school children.
• At least 2 professional references covering the last 2 years of work history.

The benefits of this SEN Teaching Assistant role include:

• A daily rate of £85-£100.
• PAYE and Umbrella payment options.
• Holiday pay of 12.07%.
• Free CPD training available via the Smile portal.
• Referral scheme up to £200.
• Dedicated consultant working within your area.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications.