SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs in a specialist provision. The role involves mentoring and assisting learners in a low sensory environment, ensuring they achieve the best outcomes possible.

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

• At least two years’ experience in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and supporting learners with curriculum-based learning
• Preparing learning material and contributing to the delivery of objectives
• Regular interaction with parents/caregivers

Skills

Mentoring

Behavioral Management

Curriculum Planning

Education

Level 3 TA 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 committed Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in professional to join us as a Teaching Assistant supporting students with Special Educational Needs, 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 and caters for 11-17 year olds who have special education needs relating mainly to Autism. The school offers an environment that is safe and low sensory alongside an ambitious curriculum which includes a suite of GCSE’s and enrichment opportunities to ensure students achieve the very best outcomes possible and are fully prepared for their transition in to Further education, employment, training and adulthood.

Duties of the role:

• Mentoring, supporting and inspiring learners by supporting them with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on home tuition and outreach and through outdoor activities
• Assist with the preparation of learning material and contributing to the delivery of learning objectives with a strong focus on behavioural management
• Daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning
• Interaction with parents/care givers on a regular basis

Experience/Qualifications:

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• A level 3 TA qualification is advantageous

Benefits

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