SEN Teaching Assistants

Monarch Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Leading provider

CPD & safeguarding training

Refer a Friend

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Kings Heath, Birmingham. This full-time, long-term role supports pupils within the school’s specialist resource base, starting ASAP.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups to support learning, communication and social skills, while assisting with personal care when required. You’ll collaborate with teachers and SEN staff to meet each child’s needs in a nurturing, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children with SEND, complex needs, autism, communication difficulties or learning disabilities.
• Is comfortable providing personal care and supporting pupils with their daily needs.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and a nurturing approach.
• Can remain calm and adaptable when faced with challenging situations.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Is reliable, committed and looking for a long-term role where they can make a real difference.
• Works well as part of a wider team and can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supporting primary-aged pupils with a range of complex needs within the resource base.
• Working on a 1:1 and small group basis to support learning and development.
• Assisting pupils with communication, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Supporting the delivery of tailored learning activities and interventions.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and external professionals to meet pupils’ individual needs.
• Encouraging independence while providing the appropriate level of support.
• Assisting with personal care when required.
• Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Personal care

Patience

Calm under pressure

Team player

Long-term commitment

Nurturing approach

Job description

Monarch Education are currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Kings Heath in Birmingham. This is a full-time, long-term role supporting pupils within the school’s specialist resource base, starting ASAP.

The resource base caters for primary-aged pupils with a range of complex additional needs, and the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children to access learning, develop communication and social skills, and achieve their individual targets within a nurturing environment.

The Role

• Supporting primary-aged pupils with a range of complex needs within the resource base.
• Working on a 1:1 and small group basis to support learning and development.
• Assisting pupils with communication, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Supporting the delivery of tailored learning activities and interventions.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and external professionals to meet pupils’ individual needs.
• Encouraging independence while providing the appropriate level of support.
• Assisting with personal care when required.
• Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children with SEND, complex needs, autism, communication difficulties or learning disabilities.
• Is comfortable providing personal care and supporting pupils with their daily needs.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and a nurturing approach.
• Can remain calm and adaptable when faced with challenging situations.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Is reliable, committed and looking for a long-term role where they can make a real difference.
• Works well as part of a wider team and can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Why Apply?

• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children with complex needs.
• Long-term stability within a supportive primary school.
• Ongoing support from experienced school staff and Monarch Education.
• The chance to develop valuable SEND experience within a specialist setting.
• Competitive rates of pay.

This role would be ideal for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and is committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Why Join Monarch Education?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Leading provider, Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Dedicated consultant support

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.

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