Sen Teaching Assistant

Sprint Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD in SEN and behaviour support

Ongoing consultant support

PAYE weekly pay

Pension contributions

Job summary

Sprint Education Recruitment is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for long-term opportunities in South Birmingham. You will work one-to-one and with small groups to support pupils with SEN, building trust and helping them access learning.

We value warmth, patience and clear communication. roles involve diverse settings across mainstream, SEN or alternative provision, with ongoing CPD and a supportive consultant from Sprint Education Recruitment.

Qualifications

• Six months+ experience supporting children or young people.
• Clear, kind communication with pupils and staff.
• Willingness to work across mainstream, SEN or alternative provision.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help pupils stay regulated and engaged through the school day.
• Maintain communication with teachers and SENCO as part of a joined-up team.
• Support pupils with needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language.
• Contribute to an inclusive, welcoming classroom.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree advantageous

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Long Term Opportunities in South Birmingham. Specialists Who Get It.

You don't do this work on your own. The best days come from a team that has your back, a SENCO who's reachable, and an agency that understands SEN properly. Sprint Education are specialists in SEN supply cover and recruitment, and we help place SEN Teaching Assistants across South Birmingham. If supporting students with SEN is your passion, we could be the perfect agency for you.

What you'll be doing

• Working one to one and with small groups to support pupils with SEN as they access learning.
• Building trust with pupils who may take time to let you in.
• Helping children stay regulated and engaged through the school day.
• Keeping teachers and the SENCO in the loop as part of a joined-up team.
• Helping pupils with needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language difficulties.
• Contributing to an inclusive, welcoming classroom.

What we're looking for

• Warmth, patience and the ability to build genuine relationships.
• Around six months or more supporting children or young people.
• Clear, kind communication with pupils and staff.
• Comfort working across mainstream, SEN or alternative provision.
• A degree in psychology or a related subject is advantageous, though it isn't essential.
• Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced TA, you're encouraged to get in touch.

What we offer

• Long-term, full-time SEN Teaching Assistant roles in and around South Birmingham.
• A supportive staff team and an approachable SENCO.
• Ongoing guidance from your Sprint consultant.
• Access to CPD in SEN and behaviour support.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.

Sprint Education Recruitment 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.

Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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

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.

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