SEND Teaching Assistants - Redditch

TeacherActive Limited.; Bewdley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral scheme – up to £100

24/7 onboarding support

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a welcoming Redditch school. You will support pupils with additional needs in class, deliver 1:1 and small-group support, and help pupils engage and progress throughout the day.

Starts after October half-term or in January; long-term placement; pay between £81.14 and £110.25 per day; available via PAYE; CPD and onboarding support provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND within an educational setting.
• Ability to provide effective 1:1 and small-group support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for learners.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence throughout the day.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication skills

Patience

Adaptable

Job description

West Midlands/ temporary / £81.14 - 110.25 per day Depending on experience

Do you have experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school setting?

Are you confident helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

Are you patient, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with young people?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming school in Redditch. The school is looking for committed and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants who can provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs, helping them engage with their education and develop confidence and independence.

The school places a strong emphasis on inclusion, positive relationships and ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed. The successful SEND Teaching Assistants will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils within the classroom, deliver individual and small-group support, and encourage positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day.

The school is looking to appoint SEND Teaching Assistants on a long-term basis, with start dates available after the October half-term or in January, depending on availability and interest.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND within an educational setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional learning, communication, social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• The ability to provide effective 1:1 and small-group support.
• A good understanding of how to encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

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.
• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression platform.
• The 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 are paying the right level of tax and National Insurance, with no additional umbrella-company admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.