SEND Teaching Assistant For College

TeacherActive; Turves Green; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay rates

Dedicated consultancy support 24/7

CPD courses and certificates

Job summary

TeacherActive in Birmingham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support young adults with severe learning disabilities and physical needs at a specialist SEND college in Northfield. Immediate start, £90-£100 per day PAYE.

You'll work with teaching staff to meet individual learning, personal care and mobility needs, while contributing to a safe, engaging learning environment and flexible day-to-day cover as required. The role offers supportive onboarding and market-leading pay.

Qualifications

• 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 DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classroom and community activities, meeting learning, personal care and mobility needs while maintaining a safe environment.
• Contribute to flexible day-to-day and short-term cover arrangements as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant • Location: Birmingham • Start Date: Immediate Start • Salary: £90 - £100 per day

Are you a compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting young people with additional needs? Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of young adults 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 engaging with a specialist SEND college based in Northfield, Birmingham. The college supports young people aged 18 to 25 with severe learning disabilities and physical needs, providing a caring environment where students are encouraged to develop independence through meaningful learning experiences and community-based educational trips.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contribute to flexible day-to-day and short-term cover arrangements as required by the college.

Qualifications

• 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 for one.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential.

What we offer

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to assist with onboarding.
• 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).

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis to ensure correct tax and National Insurance with transparent admin processes.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply now and a consultant will be in touch regarding this opportunity.

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