SEN Teaching Assistant

MB Education Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty 4 Seven Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school in Birmingham. The role starts ASAP and offers daily pay between £115 and £120.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored classroom support and create a nurturing learning environment. Ideally you have experience with SEN and a patient, flexible approach, with strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or additional learning needs is beneficial.
• Patient, caring and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm and positive with challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support students' academic, social and emotional development.
• Help pupils access the curriculum through adapted activities and individual support.
• Provide emotional reassurance and encouragement throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with behavioural, communication and sensory needs.
• Promote positive behaviour through encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £115–£120 per day

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Twenty 4 Seven Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEN school in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored classroom support, encourage positive behaviour and create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have a background in care, support work, youth work or education, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting students with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum through adapted activities and individual support.
• Providing emotional reassurance and encouragement throughout the school day.
• Supporting pupils with their behavioural, communication and sensory needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour through encouragement and positive reinforcement.Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or additional learning needs (beneficial).
• A patient, caring and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and positive when managing challenging situations.
• Good behaviour management and positive reinforcement skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.

A Level 2 or higher Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in teaching assistance, care, support work, youth work and other relevant settings.

Why Work With Twenty 4 Seven Education?

When you join Twenty 4 Seven Education, you'll benefit from:

• Your own dedicated and friendly consultant available 24/7.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Up to £100 through our uncapped referral scheme.
• FREE or heavily discounted CPD courses, including a certified Level 2 Teaching Assistant course, Children's Mental Wellbeing certification and Coaching & Mentoring courses.
• FREE safeguarding training.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in education.
• Minimal administration – no timesheets!