Sen Teaching Assistant

CERT Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Trustworthy supply agency

Great rates of pay (PAYE)

Transparency and honesty

Your ideal role as supply teacher orTA

Full-time role

Long-term work

Permanent roles if preferred

Job summary

CERT Solutions are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting pupils with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties and complex communication needs.

This role focuses on 1:1 and small group support, helping children access education and develop communication and social skills under the guidance of experienced teachers. A DBS update and relevant qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and complex learning needs.
• Assisting with communication, social development and engagement.
• Delivering interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Positive attitude

DBS update service

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning

CACHE Level 2/3

NVQ Level 2/3 Childcare

Health & Social Care Level 2/3

Psychology Degree

Education Studies Degree

Youth Work Qualification

Job description

CERT Solutions are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting pupils with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties and complex communication needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to access education and achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Supporting pupils with Autism and complex learning needs
• Assisting with communication, social development and engagement
• Delivering interventions under the guidance of the class teacher
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategiesEncouraging independence and confidence

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A relevant qualification such as:
• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning
• CACHE Level 2 or 3
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Childcare
• Health & Social Care Level 2 or 3
• Psychology Degree
• Education Studies Degree
• Youth Work Qualification
• Experience supporting Autism or complex learning needs
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What CERT Solutions Can Offer You

• A dedicated consultant
• A trustworthy supply agency
• Great rates of pay (PAYE)
• Transparency and honesty
• Your ideal role as a supply teacher or teaching assistant
• A full-time role
• Long-term work
• Permanent roles if preferred

Our values as a supply teaching agency are very important to us and we expect all of our staff to follow our lead in being:

• Communicative
• Efficient
• Reliable
• Trustworthy

CERT Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and complete Safeguarding and Prevent Training Level 2.