SEN TA - Tipton

CERT Solutions Ltd; Tipton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Great PAYE rates

Long term work

Full-time role

Job summary

CERT Solutions Ltd in Tipton is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with challenging behaviour and complex needs. This full-time role requires building trust, applying de-escalation methods, and helping the pupil progress academically.

You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver inclusive lessons, support 1:1 and small groups, and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment while upholding safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as an SEN teaching assistant in a school.
• Strong understanding of SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to de-escalate and support pupils safely.
• Patience and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Support pupils with academic, social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment

Skills

SEN knowledge

De-escalation

Behaviour management

Student support

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Cert Solutions are seeking a strong, committed and experienced SEN Teaching assistant who is confident working with young people with challenging behaviour. The right candidate must be able to use the correct de-escalation methods to ensure the pupil is kept safe and is progressing academically with their work.

The school we are working with is located in Tipton and require someone who is available full time. For this role it is essential for a successful candidate to build a good relationship with the pupil and to best understand their needs and how to overcome any challenging situations. There is a special approach to this and to ensuring that they are understood and listened to.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Support pupils with academic, social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment

Requirements

• A minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, Education, or SEN)
• Previous experience working in a school setting as a SEN Teaching Assistant
• A strong understanding of special educational needs
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs

All rates are inclusive of holiday pay

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

What CERT Solutions can offer you:

• A dedicated consultant
• A trustworthy supply agency
• Great rates of pay (PAYE)
• Transparency and honesty
• Your ideal role as a supply teacher or teaching assistant
• A full time role
• Long term work
• Permanent roles if preferred

Our values as a supply teaching agency are very important to us and we expect all of our staff to follow our lead in being:

• Communicative
• Efficient
• Reliable
• Trustworthy

CERT Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be required to complete and pass Safeguarding and Prevent training level 2