SEND Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification and have experience in educational settings, particularly with SEN support. This full-time temporary position offers opportunities for professional development and competitive rates of pay.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in educational settings, ideally with 1:1 SEN support.
• References and valid DBS Check required.
• Experience with autism and SEMH needs essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with moderate to complex additional needs.
• Assist with social, emotional, and behavioral development.

Skills

Educational support

Social development

Emotional development

Behavior support

Education

NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham Contract type: Full time Temporary

ABC Teachers is working closely with a nurturing and inclusive school currently searching for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team.

About the role:

• A SEND Teaching Assistant role is instrumental in providing a quality teaching and learning experience to children and young people with a moderate to complex additional needs.
• Aswell as assisting with the educational needs of young people, you will play a pivotal role in supporting with their individual social, emotional and behavioural development.

About the school:

• This school pride themselves on their personalised approach to each individual pupils needs, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and valued members of their communities.
• Renowned for investing in their team, allowing them to then further flourish in their roles. This is achieved by learning new skills through a range of professional development opportunities.

About you:

• All applicants be qualified to NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.
• Proven experience working in an educational setting, ideally with 1:1 SEN support. All students have an EHCP with a diagnosis of autism with possible SEMH, demonstrating experience in this area is key.
• Can provide suitable references and hold (or are willing to obtain) a valid 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 Learning Support 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 SEND team on (phone number removed).