SEND Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A nurturing individual is sought for the Teaching Assistant role at Hagley Primary School. The position involves supporting children aged 3-11 with diverse learning needs in a positive and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will be flexible, motivated, and possess strong communication skills. The school values diversity and promotes equality, ensuring every child can thrive. The role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Continued Professional Development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience delivering a range of interventions.
• Understanding of the four areas of Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with barriers to learning across all primary years.
• Work as part of a team within a supportive SEND environment.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

TA Grade 2 (candidates due to qualify are welcome to apply)

Salary: £12,505 – 12,981 (no SNA) per annum (£24,790 - £25,183 pro rata)

Working hours: 21 hours and 15 minutes – 8.45am – 1.00pm (total 21.25 hours)

Age range: 3 – 11

Are you a motivated, nurturing individual inspired to support children in overcoming barriers and accessing their learning? Do you thrive in encouraging children to achieve their full potential? This could be the role for you.

At Hagley Primary School, we aim to prepare learners for a global future by providing a happy, secure environment and responding to their changing needs. We consider the whole child important, meeting social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and moral needs.

What can we offer you?

• A positive, supportive working environment
• Work within a supportive SEND team led by the SENCo
• Approachable Senior Leadership Team
• Continued Professional Development opportunities
• Respectful children enthusiastic about learning

What are we looking for?

• A positive, motivated individual
• Ability to work within a team and independently, using own initiative
• Flexibility to take on different roles across age ranges
• Understanding of the four areas of Special Educational Needs
• Practical experience addressing barriers to learning
• Experience delivering a range of interventions
• Strong communication skills with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals

Hagley Primary School is a forward-looking, happy school committed to raising standards. Our team of Teaching Assistants supports teaching and learning across the school. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, be flexible, patient, understanding, and have a good sense of humor. The role involves supporting children with barriers to learning across all primary years as needed.

Hagley Primary School is dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, and parents/carers, free from discrimination, prejudice, or harassment related to race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, or socio-economic background.

We promote inclusion and diversity, aiming to create an environment where everyone feels proud of their identity and can fully participate in school life. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and educating pupils on diverse topics without prejudice.

Hagley Primary School values diversity as a strength to be respected and celebrated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Vacancy Closing Date: Sunday 1st June 2025 at 11.59pm

Job Start Date: As soon as possible