SEN Teaching Assistant

SMART Education Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 1,292,000 - 1,845,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Flexible placements

Competitive day rate

Job summary

Smart Education is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN in the Erdington area. The role offers competitive day rates and a mix of day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements with a dedicated consultant.

Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months UK primary school experience, strong classroom and behaviour management, and a willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS. Personal care responsibilities may be required and the role spans across primary and secondary ages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK experience in a Primary school.
• Enhanced DBS on Update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Able to Swim or happy to go in the water.
• Personal Care required.
• Confident and supportive with learning and behaviour.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, positive and productive classroom.
• Work collaboratively with Teachers, support staff and SEN teams.
• Follow school policies and expectations.
• Work with pupils in class, small groups and 1:1.
• Work across Primary and Secondary ages.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Learner support

UK Primary school experience

Education

UK primary school experience

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Are you experienced working with SEN needs? Do you want to work in a supportive and flexible environment?

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work in the Erdington area.

Benefits of working as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

Competitive day rate

Day to day, short term and, long-term placements

Potential pathway into permanent role

Own dedicated consultant to ensure you are happy with your work

Flexible work across a range of year groups

Job Requirements of a SEN Teaching Assistant

Minimum 6 months UK experience in a Primary school

Strong classroom and behaviour management

Confident and supporting with learning and behaviour

Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Able to Swim or happy to go in the water

Personal Care Required

Role responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant:

Maintain a safe, positive and productive classroom

Work collaboratively with Teachers, support staff and SEN teams

Follow school policies and expectations

Working with pupils in class, small groups and 1:1

Working across Primary and Secondary ages

About Smart Education

Smart Education are a specialist Education and Early Years agency, we recruit for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurse and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to children.