Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

TeacherActive Referral Scheme

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This role involves providing personalized assistance across all Key Stages, ensuring a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent classroom management skills and a calm demeanor, ready to tackle challenges head-on. In return, you will receive support from a dedicated team and market-leading pay rates. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives while advancing your career in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and small group support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance classroom activities.

Skills

Experience working with SEMH needs

Excellent classroom management skills

Knowledge of safeguarding guidelines

Ability to manage challenging behaviors

1:1 support experience

Job description

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a large and growing special school that empowers and inspires students every day. This school provides a high standard of education, focusing on students with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) needs in both primary and secondary settings. It offers a structured routine to ensure the best learning environment tailored to individual needs.

The school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant/TA with the potential for a permanent position. The successful candidate will be confident and adaptable across all Key Stages, providing 1:1 support and helping students meet their milestones. The role requires the ability to manage challenging behaviors and collaborate closely with teachers to support classroom activities.

The ideal Teaching Assistant/TA will have:

• Experience working with SEMH needs
• A calm, patient, and caring personality
• Knowledge of child and adult protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience supporting students in 1:1 and small group settings
• Excellent classroom management skills

In return, you can expect:

• Support from a dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• CPD courses and certificates via the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading pay rates
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions, with no hidden admin charges.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID verification, and professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and offer a wide range of opportunities with competitive pay rates, tailored to your availability.

External audits consistently show our high standards. We are passionate about matching the right staff to the right environments.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business providing temporary or contract staffing services.