SEND Teaching Assistant. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants in Erdington. This role offers the opportunity to work with children with diverse special educational needs, fostering their growth and development. Ideal candidates will have a NVQ Level 3 qualification and a passion for creating a supportive learning environment. Join a team that values patience, collaboration, and commitment to student success, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply now!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children from EYFS to age 25.
• Ability to encourage children to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Support small groups and 1:1 interventions.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Subject Knowledge

1:1 Support

Team Collaboration

Patience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

SEND Teacher Assistant

Are you a qualified teaching assistant looking for work?

Academics would like to welcome SEND Teaching Assistants in the Erdington area to start as soon as possible on a long-term, short-term, or day-to-day basis.

We work with numerous schools in Birmingham where children have a range of special educational needs, including ADHD, ASD, EBD, BESD, SLD, PMLD, MLD, Sensory Impairment, Dyslexia, Visual impairment, and Hearing difficulties.

We consider all applicants with experience working with children from EYFS up to age 25. Candidates should have good subject knowledge and the ability to encourage children to reach their potential. TAs/LSAs should have experience working with small groups on intervention or booster activities and strong 1:1 experience.

Successful SEND TAs must have:

• Eligibility to work in the UK and hold a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Extensive subject knowledge
• Ability to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children
• Good behaviour management skills
• Ability to utilise resources effectively to enhance children's attainment levels
• Team player who works well with colleagues and the classroom teacher
• Commitment to the learning and development of pupils
• Patience and calmness in handling stressful situations

You may also be required to undertake administrative tasks such as handing out/collecting papers, photocopying, light marking, and setting up/taking down displays.

Academics requires all staff to have a fully enhanced DBS check, a minimum of two references, and to attend a face-to-face interview.