SEND Support

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team in Birmingham. This full-time role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs. You will work closely with children, providing essential support both in the classroom and in resource settings. Ideal candidates will have experience in special needs education and a nurturing approach to building relationships. Join a school that values its staff and fosters a positive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience in a SEN school setting or provision is essential.
• Recent Safeguarding training issued within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the resource base and classroom.
• Ensure smooth transitions and effective support.

Skills

Working with special needs

Managing challenging behaviour

Providing personal care

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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Job Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex needs in a resource base within a Primary School in Small Heath, Birmingham.

Your responsibilities will include supporting pupils both in the resource base and the classroom, ensuring smooth transitions and effective support.

The school is an OFSTED-rated 'Good' mainstream primary school with a supportive senior leadership team. They are looking for enthusiastic and nurturing SEN support staff capable of building strong relationships with children with additional needs.

This is a full-time role starting after February Half Term, continuing for the remainder of the academic year.

Essential experience includes working with special needs, managing challenging behaviour, and providing personal care. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a SEN school setting or provision.

Contract/Position Details

1. Location – Small Heath, Birmingham
2. Position – SEN TA – 1:1 / Group Support
3. Type of work – Supporting children with complex needs
4. Start date – ASAP
5. Duration – Long-term for the academic year ending July 2025
6. Contract type – Temporary
7. Full-time
8. Minimum pay – GBP 90 per day
9. Hours – 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications
• Previous UK school experience in permanent or long-term roles
• Recent Safeguarding training (issued within the last year)

Eligibility Criteria

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the update service or willingness to process a new application
• Two professional child-related references covering the last two years