Teaching Assistant - Autism

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a diverse secondary special school in Birmingham. The role involves supporting KS3 and KS4 students with various needs, including autism and challenging behaviour. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months experience and be prepared to work collaboratively with teachers and staff. Tradewind offers competitive pay, extensive CPD opportunities, and support throughout the placement process.

Benefits

Top pay rates attracting top education talent

More certified CPD courses than any other agency

Great referral scheme — earn up to £100 for recommending a friend

Full interview preparation and support

Lesson planning assistance

Online portal for timesheets and availability logging

Free social and networking events

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience supporting SEND students.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and specific learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' progress and attainment in a SEND school.
• Assist with activities set by the teacher.

Skills

ADHD

Asperger Syndrome

Autism (ASD)

Challenging Behaviour

Dyslexia

Epilepsy

Global Development Delay (GDD)

Hearing Impairment (HI)

Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)

Non-Verbal Learning Difficulties (NLD)

Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)

Speech and Language Disorder

Visual Impairment (VI)

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting!

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Birmingham?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a friendly, mixed SEND school supporting KS3 and KS4 students.

This large secondary special school caters to students with autism and complex needs, with a diverse range of abilities. The successful SEND TA should be able to support pupils with challenging behaviour, specific learning difficulties, or EHCPs. Activities will be set by the teacher, and you will support pupils' progress and attainment with support from other staff.

Experience supporting some of the following is essential (minimum 6 months):

• ADHD
• Asperger Syndrome
• Autism (ASD)
• Challenging Behaviour
• Dyslexia
• Epilepsy
• Global Development Delay (GDD)
• Hearing Impairment (HI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Non-Verbal Learning Difficulties (NLD)
• Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)
• Speech and Language Disorder
• Visual Impairment (VI)

Sound interesting? Apply now!

For more information, please contact Zeena at (phone number removed) or (url removed).

By registering with Tradewind, we offer:

• Top pay rates attracting top education talent
• More certified CPD courses than any other agency — 25 in total, 18 more than our nearest competitor
• Great referral scheme — earn up to £100 for recommending a friend
• Full interview preparation and support to increase your success
• Lesson planning assistance — our support continues beyond securing your placement
• An online portal for timesheets and availability logging
• Free social and networking events to connect with peers and consultants