SEN Teaching Assistant

Smile Education Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Regular weekly opportunities

Longer-term placements

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

SEND career development

Make a difference

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment is seeking motivated Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 11-19 with SEND in a vibrant specialist setting in Tamworth.

You will work alongside experienced teachers, supporting learning inside and outside the classroom, building positive relationships and helping students achieve their individual goals. A Level 2 TA qualification and a DBS are desirable; flexible, regular and longer placements are available.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is required.
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils ages 11–19 with EHCPs inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, personalised and inclusive learning activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, communication and learning needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and personal development.
• Create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team.
• Encourage pupils to achieve their individual goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Caring

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About The Trust

The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust is committed to helping every member of its community be the very best they can be. The Trust is built around the values of equity, respect and opportunity, creating an environment where both pupils and staff are supported to thrive.

About The School

The school is a vibrant and inclusive specialist setting for pupils aged 11-19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Every student is valued as an individual, with staff working together to promote independence, confidence and lifelong learning. The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs and provides a nurturing environment where every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

The school’s ethos is centred around four key values:

• Build relationships
• Nuture and care
• Grow together
• Enjoy and Achieve

The Opportunity

Due to ongoing demand, the Trust is looking for multiple Teaching Assistants to provide support across the school. There are opportunities for:

• Flexible day-to-day supply work#
• Regular weekly work
• Longer-term placements for those seeking greater consistency

You’ll be supporting pupils both in and outside of the classroom, working alongside experienced teachers and the wider school team to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting while developing your skills and making a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

Your Responsibilities

• Support pupils ages from 11-19 with theie EHCP's
• Provide support inside and outside of the classroom
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, personalised and inclusive learning activities
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support pupils with social, emotional, communication and learning needs
• Promote independence, confidence and personal development
• Create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team
• Encourage pupils to achieve their individual goals

Essential Requirements

• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• The ability to provide a minimum of two years' employment and/or education references
• At least one reference must comment on your experience and interaction when working with children or young people
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education

Why Work with Smile Education?

• Flexible working to fit around your existing commitments
• Regular and long-term opportunities available
• Gain valuable experience within specialist SEND education
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated support from your Smile Education consultant
• Opportunities to develop your SEND career
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.