Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing support from SENCO team

Professional development

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

The Education Network is hiring a Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision for Solihull. You will provide 1-2-1 and whole-class support for Key Stage 4 students with SEMH needs, helping them access learning in a nurturing environment.

Join an experienced TA team and work with a committed SENCO and pastoral staff. Hours 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, in a dynamic setting dedicated to re-engagement and positive outcomes for students who have been excluded from mainstream education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH and behavioural challenges.
• Proven ability to deliver 1-2-1 and small group support for KS4.
• Experience in alternative provision or similar setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 and whole-class support for KS4 students with SEMH needs.
• Adapt approaches to meet additional needs and behavioural policies.
• Support the class teacher with group activities and learning continuity.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment and monitor progress.
• Support ADHD/ASD/attachment-related needs as required.

Skills

Teaching

Behaviour management

Student support

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision - Solihull

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Mentor looking for an opportunity to mentor and inspire young people who have faced social and academic barriers? This dynamic Alternative Provision is looking to add a Teaching Assistant to the team to provide whole class and 1-2-1 support for Key Stage 4 students who have been excluded from mainstream education.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be joining an experienced team of TA’s and Teachers who are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for students with SEMH needs. Facilities are excellent at this school, and you will be welcomed to the team from day one. This role requires a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Classroom Assistant who has previous experince supporting young people with challenging behaviours or SEMH needs.

Job Role:

• Providing 1-2-1 and whole class support for Key Stage 4 students with SEMH needs
• Tailoring your approach to meet additional needs of students
• Effectively managing challenging behaviours in line with the schools behaviour policy
• Supporting the class teacher in delivering group activities
• Fostering a positive and supportive learning environment
• Supporting needs including ADHD, ADD, SEMH, ASC, Attachment Disorders
• Hours - 08:30 - 15:30 Monday to Friday

In return you will:

• Have the opportunity to join an outstanding team of teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Receive excellent support from the SENCO and Pastoral Lead
• Have access to a wide range of resources to support SEND students
• Enjoy a long-term opportunity at a dynamic Alternative Provision
• Receive ongoing support from an experienced consultant at The Education Network
• Have the opportunity for personal and professional development

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.