Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

Market leading pay

CPD courses

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students in Birmingham schools. You will work with teachers to deliver personalised plans and create a safe, nurturing learning environment.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, de-escalation strategies, safeguarding, and adapting lessons to individual needs. Full-time, part-time, temporary, and permanent placements are offered with market leading pay.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified and/or minimum 6 months experience in an educational establishment.
• A calm, patient and caring persona.
• Good communication skills.
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis.
• Effective behaviour management skills.
• Effective communication with members of internal staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Assist teachers to deliver engaging lessons tailored to each individual student’s abilities and needs.
• Support SEMH students to create safe, supportive learning environments.
• De-escalate challenging situations and implement appropriate strategies.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Good communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Behaviour management

1:1 & small group support

Patient & caring

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

6 months experience in education

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with schools across Birmingham that supports young children between Primary and Secondary ages with Social Emotional and Mental Health/SEMH needs in their development both socially and academically creating a nurturing environment for them to grow and flourish.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will be working with students, teachers to develop personalized support plans for each student while implementing strategies to de-escalate challenging situations and promote a safe learning environment. You will assist teachers to develop and deliver engaging lessons tailored to each individual students abilities, learning styles and needs while frequently carrying out 1:1 and group learning support to students with additional needs. Working with students with SEMH, you will look after their physical, social and mental welfare by creating a safe environment for them and adapting your teaching support according to the students needs.

The schools are looking for a dedicated and passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant that can support on a Full-Time, Part Time, Temporary and Permanent basis. They provide an abundance of experience, which can allow you to grow as a teacher while being paid at market leading rates. We have experienced and dedicated SEND Consultants choosing placements that suit your availability, preference and skills.

The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should have the following:

• Level 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment
• A calm, patient and caring persona
• Good communication skills
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis
• Effective behaviour management skills
• Effective communication with members of internal staff

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme- Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.