Teaching Assistants working with SEND

Axcis Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment are seeking teaching assistants to work in a SEND school specialising in autism and complex needs in North Birmingham. The setting supports pupils aged 4 to 19 and requires resilience, consistency and the ability to manage challenging behaviour on a daily basis.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, align with the class teacher's planning, and provide feedback after sessions. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 3:30pm, with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Experience providing one-to-one support to pupils.
• Proven experience with pupils with complex ASD.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum of 2 years of references.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to assigned pupil.
• Support small groups (2-3) as directed.
• Work with class team following planning and provide feedback.
• Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.

Skills

One-to-one support

Autism experience

Behaviour management

DBS check (Update Service)

References available

Job description

Axcis are on a search for teaching assistants to work in a SEND school specialising in children with Autism and complex needs, the school caters to children aged 4 to 19 years, tailoring their provision to each individual’s needs. The school requires multiple teaching assistants to work with children with exceptional special needs and whom can display very challenging behaviour. The perfect teaching assistants will need to have a very high level of resilience and dedication, consistency is key for all children with SEND needs however this is 10x as important for these specific individuals with exceptional SEND needs.

This is a full-time role on a small group and 1:1 basis on an ongoing basis for the rest of the academic year. Being able to work independently and as part of a team is key, to be able to take direction from the teacher and implement planning accurately and effectively. Whilst you will be working on a 1:1 basis with the individual with the specific individual you will also rotate with the class team in working with other 1:1 children and small groups of children (2-3), this is purposely done by school as they appreciate it would be too tough for any one person to work solely with the specific 1:1.

This Autism specific school is based within North Birmingham and whilst car parking is available, the school also has great public transport links. You will be working with the class teacher, following their planning and giving feedback on sessions. Whilst this will be a challenging role the reward from seeing this individual engage and participate will be phenomenal it really is an amazing opportunity to make a massive impact on this particular individual’s life and learning.

Job details

• Whole class support but working on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Working on a 1:1 basis with an child with exceptions SEND needs whom will display challenging behaviour
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Full time hours (8:15am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Start date - ASAP

Requirements

• Experience in working on a one to one basis – Essential
• Experience of working with pupils with complex ASD – Essential
• Experience of working with individuals whom display challenging behaviour – Essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required or we’re happy to carry out a new one ahead of you starting the position – Essential
• Minimum of 2 years of references – Essential

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

£50 in shopping vouchers for referrals.

Contact: James Kerrison

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 3030