SEND Teaching Assistant

Springhill Primary Academy; Brownhills West; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development

Flexible & Family-Friendly

Exclusive Discounts

Well-being Support

Job summary

Springhill Primary Academy, Brownhills West, is seeking an enthusiastic practitioner to support children with specific needs in our Enhanced Provision. The role focuses on non-verbal and early language learners using the Engagement Model, with emphasis on communication and social interaction.

You will collaborate with teachers, families and the Inclusion Lead to create meaningful learning experiences, celebrating progress and using approaches such as Makaton and sensory activities to help pupils

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with specific needs in class, small groups and 1:1 settings.
• English and Maths Grade C GCSE or equivalent (essential).
• NVQ Level 2 (or above).
• Patient, kind, consistent and approachable.
• Engage with learning with the children and be ready to join in.

Responsibilities

• Support children who are non-verbal or in early stages of language acquisition.
• Work with teachers, external professionals, families and the Inclusion Lead to deliver meaningful learning experiences.
• Contribute to communication, engagement, independence and social interaction goals.
• Celebrate small progress and adapt approaches to each child’s needs.

Skills

Experience with children with special

Education

English & Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 (or above)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who has experience of working with children with specific needs to join our team at Springhill Primary Academy.

Our vision is to create a school where every child feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve. Through high expectations for all, inclusive practice and strong relationships, we ensure that every pupil, whatever their starting point, is supported to flourish academically, personally and socially, achieving outcomes that open doors to future success.

We are looking for a practitioner with the heart and skillset to work with some of our most vulnerable children. Due to our strong inclusive practice and local reputation, we have a number of children who have come to us in the very early stages of their educational development.

This role will be based within our Enhanced Provision and will involve supporting children who are non-verbal or in the early stages of language acquisition, and who are currently accessing learning through the Engagement Model. We are seeking someone who is patient, nurturing and highly responsive to children’s individual needs; someone who understands that communication goes far beyond words and can celebrate and build upon the smallest steps of progress.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, external professionals, families and the Inclusion Lead to create meaningful learning experiences that develop communication, engagement, independence and social interaction. They will be committed to ensuring that every child is treated with dignity, kindness and unwavering belief in their potential.

Whether through sensory-based activities, play, communication systems such as Makaton, or carefully planned interactions, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference to the lives of children who need exceptional adults to help them thrive.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who:

• has experience of working with children (essential) with specific needs in class, small groups and in 1:1 situations

• has English and Maths Grade C GCSE or equivalent (essential)

• has NVQ Level 2 (or above)

• is firm, kind, patient, consistent and approachable

• is friendly, ready to join in and engage with learning with the children

We would welcome applications from people who have experience in the following, although training would be available for the right candidates:

• Cognition & Learning

• Language & Social Interaction

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder

• Social Communication Difficulties

• Sensory Processing

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Supportive & Collaborative:Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.

• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.

• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.

• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.

• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.