Sen Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

SEN training

Job summary

Balfor Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, with personal care essential.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups to support non-verbal pupils with complex SEN needs, alongside the SEN team and class teacher.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching and Learning qualification is essential.
• Minimum of 6 months UK school/education experience.
• Experience working with SEN pupils.
• Experience supporting non-verbal pupils.
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviours.
• Experience providing personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEN needs.
• Support non-verbal pupils with communication and engagement.
• Support pupils who display challenging behaviours using positive strategies.
• Follow individual behaviour, communication and support plans.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils' emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Provide personal care as required.
• Encourage independence and develop life skills.
• Work with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
• Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Maintain a calm, safe and structured learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour support

Personal care

Non-verbal support

Education

Level 3 Teaching and Learning

Job description

The School & Role

Balfor Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position, working from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The role is ongoing and requires someone who can commit to the full working week.

You will be working closely with pupils who are non-verbal and may display challenging behaviours, therefore the successful candidate must have previous experience supporting children with complex SEN needs and be confident providing consistent, patient and nurturing support.

You will work alongside the class teacher and wider SEN team to support pupils with their learning, communication, behaviour, personal care and emotional wellbeing.

The successful candidate will need to be calm, resilient and able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

Personal care is an essential part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEN needs.
• Supporting non-verbal pupils with communication and engagement.
• Supporting pupils who display challenging behaviours, using positive and consistent behaviour-support strategies.
• Following individual behaviour, communication and support plans.
• Adapting learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Developing positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting pupils with their emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Providing personal care, including supporting pupils with hygiene and toileting where required.
• Encouraging independence and developing pupils' life skills.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
• Monitoring pupils' progress, behaviour and engagement and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Maintaining a calm, safe and structured learning environment.

Essential Requirements – Please Read Carefully

• Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning – essential. No equivalent qualifications will be accepted.
• Minimum of 6 months' UK experience working within a school or education setting – essential.
• Previous experience working with SEN pupils – essential.
• Experience supporting non-verbal pupils – essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviours – essential.
• Experience and confidence providing personal care – essential.
• A patient, caring and nurturing approach.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent when managing challenging situations.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Team Teach trained.
• Paediatric First Aid experience/qualification.
• Experience using Makaton or other alternative communication methods.

Important – Please Read Before Applying

Please only apply if you meet ALL of the essential criteria listed above.

Due to the specific needs of the pupils and requirements of the school, candidates who do not hold a Level 3 Teaching and Learning qualification, do not have at least 6 months' UK school/education experience, do not have experience supporting non-verbal pupils and challenging behaviours, or do not have personal care experience will not meet the requirements for this position.

Candidates who do not meet all of the essential criteria will not be contacted regarding this vacancy.

Candidates must also be able to commit to the full-time Monday to Friday working pattern of 8:30am-3:30pm.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive daily rate of £100-£120 per day.
• Full-time, ongoing opportunity.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm working hours.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive primary school.
• Dedicated support from your Balfor Recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to develop your SEN experience.
• Access to further education and SEN opportunities.