Sen Teaching Assistant

Applebough Recruitment Ltd; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebough Recruitment Ltd in the Brierley Hill area is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs in a fantastic SEN school. You will work closely with pupils, providing both educational and personal support throughout the school day.

The role involves supporting pupils with learning and communication, personal care, and contributing to a safe, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive, patient and compassionate approach to supporting children with SEN.
• Comfortable providing personal care as an essential requirement.
• Experience or willingness to develop skills in a specialist SEN setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs across the school day.
• Provide personal care including toileting and intimate care as needed.
• Assist learning, communication and social development activities.
• Help create a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Remain calm in challenging situations and work with staff to support pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encourage independence and life skills development.
• Identify engaging ways to support each child.

Skills

Proactive

Patient

Compassionate

Calm under pressure

Team player

Reliable

Job description

Are you a proactive, caring and resilient individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic SEN school in the Brierley Hill area, supporting children and young people with complex needs. The school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and friendly team.

The Role

You will work closely with pupils who have a range of complex needs, providing both educational and personal support throughout the school day.

• Supporting pupils with complex learning and additional needs.
• Providing personal care, including toileting, changing and other intimate care requirements.
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication and social development.
• Helping to create a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Managing challenging situations calmly and appropriately.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual pupil needs.
• Encouraging independence and helping pupils develop essential life skills.
• Being proactive in identifying ways to engage and support individual children.

About You

• Proactive, patient and compassionate.
• Comfortable providing personal care - this is an essential requirement.
• Experienced working with children or young people with SEN, or keen to develop experience within a specialist setting.
• Calm and confident when supporting children with complex needs.
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• A positive team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Reliable, resilient and committed to making a difference.

Why Join This School?

• Work within a supportive and welcoming team.
• Gain valuable experience within a specialist SEN setting.
• Receive support from experienced teachers and staff.
• Make a genuine difference to children with complex needs.
• Develop your skills and experience in a rewarding environment.

If you are a caring and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting children with complex needs and are comfortable providing personal care, we would love to hear from you