SEN Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN in Sutton Coldfield. You will work closely with teachers and specialists to deliver personalised learning throughout the day across a range of needs, including ASD, SLD and PMLD.

The role requires patience, compassion and the ability to form positive relationships with children. You may provide personal care and support mobility, following individual care plans and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN or specialist education preferred.
• Patience, calmness and resilience are essential.
• Caring, compassionate and able to build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support pupils to access personalised learning activities.
• Support children with ASD, SLD and PMLD.
• Help pupils develop communication, independence and life skills.
• Support sensory regulation and emotional needs.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Assist with toileting and other personal-care routines.
• Support pupils with mobility needs and manual handling.
• Follow individual care plans and school procedures.
• Create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Autism/ASD

PMLD

SLD

Physical disabilities

Personal care

Manual handling

Mobility support

Sensory needs

Communication difficulties

Medical needs

Positive behaviour support

Team Teach

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Location: Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QT
Pay: £92.56 – £100.00 per day
Hours: 08:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time
Start: ASAP

Teaching Assistant – SEN | Sutton Coldfield

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity where you can make a genuine difference every day?

We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Sutton Coldfield, supporting pupils with a range of complex and additional needs.

The school supports children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), alongside a range of additional physical, sensory, communication and medical needs.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to provide personalised support throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils to access personalised learning activities
• Supporting children with ASD, SLD and PMLD
• Helping pupils develop communication, independence and life skills
• Supporting sensory regulation and emotional needs
• Providing personal care where required
• Supporting toileting, changing and other personal-care routines
• Supporting pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs
• Assisting with manual handling where required
• Following individual care plans and school procedures
• Supporting pupils with communication difficulties
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals
• Creating a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment

Experience required

Experience with the following is desirable but not essential:

• Autism / ASD
• PMLD or SLD
• Physical disabilities
• Personal care
• Manual handling
• Mobility support
• Sensory needs
• Communication difficulties
• Medical needs
• Positive behaviour support
• Team Teach / physical intervention

You do not need experience in every area listed above. Strong SEN experience and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs are the key requirements.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working within SEN or specialist education
• Patient, calm and resilient
• Caring and compassionate
• Confident supporting children with additional needs
• Comfortable providing personal care where required
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• A strong team player
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential

Why this role?

Working within a specialist school can be incredibly rewarding. You will support pupils with a wide range of needs and play an important role in helping them develop confidence, communication, independence, social skills and life skills.

Every child will have their own individual targets and challenges, meaning no two days are the same. The progress made by pupils can be incredibly rewarding, and you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping every child reach their potential.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.