SEND Teaching Assistant. Job in Handsworth Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable educational agency in Birmingham is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support primary students with Autism. The role involves working closely with teachers to provide 1 to 1 support, addressing challenging behaviors, and ensuring a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with ASD and a calm demeanor. Competitive pay and support offered, including a dedicated consultant for assistance throughout the onboarding process.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

TeacherActive Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Must provide personal care.
• Good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
• Experience supporting students in education on a 1:1 and small group basis.

Responsibilities

• Support students from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2.
• Give 1 to 1 support to help meet milestones.
• Work closely with teachers to support the classroom.

Skills

Experience working with ASD

Excellent classroom management

Calm, patient, and caring personality

Job description

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with an exceptional special school that inspires their pupils every day. This school provides a high standard of education and focuses on primary students with Autism and provides them with a daily structure and routine to ensure the best learning environment for their individual needs.

The school is looking for a determined day to day SEND Teaching Assistant/TA with the potential of a permanent position. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be confident and adaptable in working from Key Stage 1 / KS1 to Key Stage 2 / KS2 helping them to meet their milestones and giving them 1 to 1 support. The applicant would also have to be well equipped to deal with challenging behaviours and work closely with Teachers to support the classroom.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant/TA will have the following:

• Experience working with ASD
• provide personal care
• A calm, patient, and caring personality
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis
• Excellent classroom management

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• 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, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.