SEND TA

Connex Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Selly Oak, Birmingham. This full-time role involves providing tailored support to children with additional needs, fostering their independence, and enhancing their learning experience. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, a Level 2/3 Childcare qualification, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Funded formal qualifications available

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting is essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children required.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs to access learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Help implement support plans and promote positive behaviour.
• Encourage independence and develop social skills.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Strong communication skills

Patient and nurturing approach

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Level 2/3 in Childcare

Job description

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Rate of pay: £425 - £475 P/W

Location: Selly Oak, B29

Full time Long term

About the role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting children with a variety of additional needs, ensuring they can access learning and reach their full potential. You will provide both one-to-one and small group support, tailoring your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil. This may involve adapting resources, breaking down tasks, and offering encouragement to build confidence. Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will help implement support plans and promote positive behaviour. A big part of the role will also be encouraging independence and developing social skills, helping pupils to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting is essential
• Level 2/3 in Childcare
• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required
• Strong communication skills, both with pupils and staff
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (an enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education, is required)

About the school

Situated in a thriving and supportive community in Selly Oak, this primary school delivers a high-quality, forward-thinking education, tailored to recognise each child's individuality. The school prides itself on a core ethos upheld through values such as the importance of integrity, responsibility, compassion, collaboration, challenge, and respect. Celebrating the diversity of its community, the school embraces many languages and cultures. With a dedicated staff, it offers a supportive curriculum that inspires a love of learning and encourages pupils to make a positive difference in the world through values of respect and kindness.

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

Application

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to the contact email or call on the contact phone for more information.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.