SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Dudley Education & Training Jobs

ABC Teachers; Dudley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Teachers is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a full-time position supporting primary-aged students with special educational needs in the Dudley area. This role involves providing individualized support to students with Autism and fostering positive learning experiences. Successful candidates will have relevant experience and be committed to making a difference in student lives.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional training

Referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children and students with special educational needs.
• Strong communication skills to build rapport with students.
• Ability to manage occasional behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:2 support for pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• Use a child-centered approach for effective learning support.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive school environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualifications to work with young people

Job description

ABC Teachers are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time basis conducting 1:2 support with pupils with SEND. There is more than one vacancy available, so we are looking for candidates to work in EYFS, KS1 or KS2. The school requires an experienced Teaching Assistant who works well with children with Autism and additional needs to start from September. The school is based is the Sandwell area easily accessible from both Dudley and Sandwell.

About the role:

• Working on a 1:2 basis
• Supporting children with a diagnosis of ASD and associated communication and behavioural needs, as well as working with pupils awaiting a diagnosis.
• Use a child-centred approach to provide the best support for student s learning and development.
• This Teaching Assistant role is a full-time, long-term role.

About the school:

• The school caters to primary aged students
• It is a friendly, welcoming school with a strong leadership team and positive ethos.
• A community feel within the school and a supportive team
• Dedicated sensory room and quiet space

About you:

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have previous experience working with primary-aged children and students with a range of special educational needs.
• Suitable qualifications to work with young people and support students with SEND, this is highly desirable.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Be able to work as part of a team and be confident dealing with occasional behavioural challenges
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our Primary Team on (phone number removed).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.