SEN Teaching Assistant

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision dedicated to supporting students with Special Educational Needs. This role involves mentoring and inspiring learners, assisting with learning materials, and engaging with parents to ensure students achieve their best outcomes. The setting offers a safe environment and an ambitious curriculum tailored for students with Autism-related needs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a SEND environment.
• Passionate commitment to supporting students with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and supporting learners through curriculum-based learning.
• Providing daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers.

Skills

Behavioural Management

Mentoring

Supporting Students with SEND

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Kings Norton, Birmingham

Salary:

£23,400 to £24,765 depending on experience

Hours:

37.5 per week

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, conduct disorders, attachment difficulties, global developmental delay, and moderate learning difficulties (MLDs).

The role:

Based in either the School or College, the setting is an independent SEN School catering to 11-17 year olds with mainly Autism-related needs. The school provides a safe, low sensory environment and an ambitious curriculum, including GCSEs and enrichment activities, to ensure students achieve their best outcomes and are fully prepared for further education, employment, training, and adulthood.

Duties of the role:

1. Mentoring, supporting, and inspiring learners through curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on home tuition, outreach, and outdoor activities.
2. Assisting with the preparation of learning materials and contributing to the delivery of learning objectives, with a strong focus on behavioural management.
3. Providing daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning.
4. Engaging regularly with parents and caregivers.

Experience/Qualifications:

• A passionate commitment to supporting students with SEND.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a SEND environment or similar setting.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous.

Benefits:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and share a £500 referral bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all staff
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme including wellbeing app and discounts
• Life assurance