SEND Teaching Assistant, West Bromwich

New Directions Group; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 4,200 - 4,400; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Group seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a small primary class in the West Bromwich area. This full-time role involves working with autistic pupils who require speech and language support, within a warm and supportive environment.

Experience in SEND or related backgrounds is valued, but transferable care or support sector experience is welcome. The position runs Monday to Friday during term time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with immediate start available and flexibility for a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or autism preferred.
• Ability to support speech and language needs within small group settings.
• Willingness to work with learners across a primary setting.

Responsibilities

• Support a small class of 8-12 children in a primary setting.
• Assist with speech and language needs and ensure inclusive learning.
• Work Monday to Friday, term-time, 8:30am–3:30pm, in West Bromwich area.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Autism awareness

Job description

We are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support on a full-time basis at a primary aged setting in the West Bromwich area. This position will be long-term with potential for permanent dependent on performance and retaining funding.

This vacancy will be working in a small class of 8-12 children who are autistic and have speech & language support needs.

While previous school experience would be valuable, we are happy to appoint an applicant with transferrable experience from sectors such as care, residential or support backgrounds.

This role will be working Monday to Friday, during term-time only for the working hours of 8:30am to 3:30pm. This vacancy will pay on a weekly basis on a daily rate from £92.56 to £97.02 dependent on experience & / or any relevant qualifications.

This role is available for an immediate start, however we can consider a short-notice period for the right applicant.