Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a large secondary school in Walsall. You will support students with SEND, work 1-2-1 and in small groups, and assist in the SEND hub to ensure every child can access learning.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and have SEND experience. DBS clearance is required to start, with an immediate start and access to ongoing professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with additional needs in a school setting.
• Ability to work 1-2-1 and in small groups.
• DBS clearance required to start and ongoing safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs on a 1-2-1 and whole class basis.
• Have a good understanding of a range of additional needs.
• Work as a Classroom Assistant / Teaching Assistant in a secondary school.
• Support students in the SEND hub when they are unable to attend lessons.
• Assist with communication and behaviour management to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

SEND experience

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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.

Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.