Sen Teaching Assistant

CERT Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Long‑term work

Permanent roles possible

Competitive PAYE rates

Job summary

CERT Solutions is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting pupils with Autism, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties and complex communication needs.

This rewarding role involves 1:1 and small group classroom support, helping pupils with communication, social development and engagement, delivering interventions under the teacher's guidance, and promoting independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience with children or young people with SEND.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning qualifications are desirable.
• CACHE Level 2 or 3 qualifications are desirable.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or related fields.
• Health & Social Care Level 2 or 3 qualifications are desirable.
• Psychology or Education Studies degrees are beneficial.
• Youth Work qualification adds value.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and complex learning needs.
• Assisting with communication, social development and engagement.
• Delivering interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning

CACHE Level 2 or 3

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Childcare

Health & Social Care Level 2 or 3

Psychology Degree

Education Studies Degree

Youth Work Qualification

Job description

CERT Solutions are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting pupils with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties and complex communication needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to access education and achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Supporting pupils with Autism and complex learning needs
• Assisting with communication, social development and engagement
• Delivering interventions under the guidance of the class teacher
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
• Encouraging independence and confidence

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A relevant qualification such as:
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning
  • CACHE Level 2 or 3
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 Childcare
  • Health & Social Care Level 2 or 3
  • Psychology Degree
  • Education Studies Degree
  • Youth Work Qualification
• Experience supporting Autism or complex learning needs
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

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 complete Safeguarding and Prevent Training Level 2