Supply SEN Teaching Assistant

CERT Solutions; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Reliable supply agency

Competitive PAYE rates

Transparency and honesty

Role as supply teacher or teaching TA

Full-time role

Long-term work

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

CERT Solutions are seeking caring, resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex needs at a specialist school in the Erdington area of Birmingham.

The role includes 1:1 and small-group support, personal care where required, and helping pupils with physical disabilities and complex learning needs. You will use sensory activities to promote engagement and communication via Makaton/PECS, and follow individual plans.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex SEN.
• Experience with PMLD/SLD or physical disabilities would be highly advantageous.
• Willingness to provide personal care where required.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Patient, nurturing and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEN experience

PMLD/SLD experience

Personal care

Makaton/PECS communication

Education

Level 2/Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

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

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