Teaching Assistant

The Education Network Birmingham; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Excellent pay rates

Long-term opportunity

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a large secondary school in Walsall. You will work 1-2-1 and in small groups, including a SEND hub, to help students access learning.

Applicants should have a Level 3 TA qualification with SEND experience and hold a valid DBS. The role offers ongoing CPD and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Essential SEND experience.
• Valid DBS certificate.
• Ability to start quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs on a 1-2-1 and whole class basis.
• Work in the SEND hub when students cannot attend lessons.
• Support a secondary school in classroom and small group settings.
• Break down barriers to communication and manage behaviours.

Skills

SEND experience

Level 3 TA qualification

DBS clearance

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Teaching Assistant required to provide classroom-based support at this large secondary school in Walsall. This school is looking to add an experienced teaching assistant to the team to work with children with special educational needs. You will be joining a small team of teaching assistants who work hard to ensure that every child has a brilliant education.

As a teaching assistant at this school, you will be supporting in the classroom and within the SEND hub, working on a 1-2-1 and small group basis. The school has excellent behaviour and children want to learn. Staff are friendly and the SENCO goes above and beyond to make a difference. Ideally you will hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, however, SEND experience is essential. This role requires a TA who can start quickly and holds a valid DBS.

Job Role:

• Supporting students with additional needs on a 1-2-1 and whole class basis.
• Having a good understanding of a range of additional needs.
• Working as a Classroom Assistant / Teaching Assistant in a secondary school.
• Supporting students in the SEND hub when they are unable to attend lessons.
• Breaking down barriers to communication and managing behaviours.

In return you will enjoy:

• Working with an excellent team of Teaching Assistants and a dynamic SENCO.
• Access to ongoing training and CPD for your professional development.
• Excellent work life balance and support from an outstanding team.
• A long-term opportunity in a progressive secondary school.
• Access to excellent facilities and an abundance of resources
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
• You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

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. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.