SEND Teaching Assistant - Empower Autistic Learners

Keys Children; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app & discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for New Ways School in Birmingham. You will assist pupils with learning activities under teacher guidance, supporting their learning and wellbeing in a setting for 11–19 year olds with SEND.

The role requires at least two years of SEND experience; a Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous. You will work across two sites in Birmingham and North Worcestershire, in a safe, low sensory environment with an ambitious curriculum.

Qualifications

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND.
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision.
• A level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources
• Support record-keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment

Skills

SEND experience

Trauma-informed

Behaviour management

Engagement strategies

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Keys Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for New Ways School in Birmingham. You will assist pupils with learning activities under teacher guidance, supporting their learning and wellbeing in a setting for 11–19 year olds with SEND.

The role requires at least two years of SEND experience; a Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous. You will work across two sites in Birmingham and North Worcestershire, in a safe, low sensory environment with an ambitious curriculum.