SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Turves Green; In loco; GBP 14.000 - 19.000; Part-time

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Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme – £100

Descrizione del lavoro

TeacherActive is recruiting a compassionate Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Birmingham. You will assist pupils aged 4-19 with severe learning disabilities and physical needs, supporting learning, personal care and mobility while working closely with teaching staff.

The role is for flexible day-to-day and short-term cover in a warm, supportive college environment with regular trips and CPD opportunities. DBS is required or in progress.

Competenze

• Experience supporting children or young adults with severe learning disabilities (SLD) and physical needs.
• Caring, patient and positive approach to supporting students with additional needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A Child and Adult Workforce DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Mansioni

• Support students in the classroom and during community activities.
• Meet individual learning, personal care and mobility needs.
• Maintain a safe, positive and engaging environment in line with school ethos.

Conoscenze

Experience with SLD

Caring and patient

Teamwork

Communication

DBS Update Service

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you a compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of children with severe learning disabilities and physical needs?

Are you looking for flexible day-to-day and short-term work within a welcoming and supportive college environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school based in Northfield, Birmingham. This warm and nurturing setting supports pupils aged 4 - 19 with severe learning disabilities and physical needs, offering a caring environment where students are encouraged to develop independence through meaningful learning experiences and regular educational trips within the community.

The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day and short-term cover. The successful Teaching Assistant will support students both in the classroom and during community-based activities, working closely with teaching staff to meet individual learning, personal care and mobility needs while maintaining a safe, positive and engaging environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young adults with severe learning disabilities (SLD) and physical needs
• A caring, patient and positive approach to supporting students with additional needs
• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A Child and Adult Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be happy to apply for one
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
• Terms and Conditions apply

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.