Sen Teaching Assistant

Supply Heroes; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a supportive and inclusive school in Birmingham for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This role offers the chance to support pupils with a range of SEN, helping them access learning and build confidence in a nurturing environment. You will work with the class teacher and SENCO to tailor activities and promote wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential.
• Experience in a primary school setting is desirable.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Enhanced DBS on update service preferred or willing to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.

Skills

SEN experience

One-to-one support

Small group support

Strong communication

Patience and resilience

Job description

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a supportive and inclusive school in Birmingham for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, build confidence and achieve their individual goals within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of additional needs, adapting activities where required and promoting independence, wellbeing and positive behaviour. The school is looking for someone who is patient, resilient and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of children with SEN.

About the Role

• September start
• Based in Birmingham
• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs
• Provide one-to-one and small group support
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential
• Experience working within a primary school setting is desirable
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to support pupils with a range of additional needs
• Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

Why Supply Heroes?

• Excellent rates of pay on PAYE
• Around the clock support whenever you need it
• Commitment to a quality of service and safeguarding
• Support with any interviews and lesson observations
• Transparency and honesty
• Exclusive job roles around the West Midlands

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs