Supply SEN Teaching Assistant

CERT Solutions Ltd; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Great PAYE rates

Long-term work

Permanent roles if preferred

Job summary

CERT Solutions Ltd is seeking caring SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex needs at a specialist school in Erdington, Birmingham. The role involves 1:1 and small group support, personal care where needed, and helping pupils with PMLD/SLD and physical disabilities.

You will use sensory activities to engage learners and support communication through Makaton, PECS, and other methods, following individual plans and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEN.
• Qualification: Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant.
• Willing to provide personal care when required.
• DBS Update Service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities and complex needs.
• Use sensory activities to promote engagement and development.
• Assist communication using Makaton, PECS, and other methods.
• Follow individual education, care and support plans.
• Work with teachers and other professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

Communication skills

Patience

Proactive

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

CERT Solutions are looking for caring, resilient and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils within a specialist school in the Erdington area of Birmingham.

This school caters for pupils with more complex additional needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Physical Disabilities and Complex Medical Needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy providing hands‑on support and making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
• Assisting with personal care, where required.
• Supporting pupils with physical disabilities and complex learning needs.
• Using sensory activities to encourage engagement and development.
• Supporting communication through Makaton, PECS and other communication methods.
• Following individual education, care and support plans.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex SEN.
• Experience with PMLD, SLD or physical disabilities would be highly advantageous.
• Comfortable providing personal care where required.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant equivalent experience.
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What CERT Solutions can offer you:

• A dedicated consultant
• A trustworthy supply agency
• Great rates of pay (PAYE)
• Transparency and honesty
• Your ideal role as a supply teacher or teaching assistant
• A full time role
• Long term work
• Permanent roles if preferred

Our values as a supply teaching agency are very important to us and we expect all of our staff to follow our lead in being:

• Communicative
• Efficient
• Reliable
• Trustworthy

CERT Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be required to complete and pass Safeguarding and Prevent training level 2