SEN Teaching Assistant

Do you have a passion for enriching the education of special needs students?

An opportunity has arisen for you to immediately join the dedicated team at a school in the Small Heath area as a resource based SEND Teaching Assistant where you will be enriching lives and unlocking potential in students. In this role the typical ratio is 2 teachers to a class of 10 students and 1 Teaching assistant to 1-2 children.

You can commute easily from Little Bromwich, Alum Rock, Hay Mills, Ward End, Tyseley, Balsall Heath, Aston and Central Birmingham where you will be joining a school where all staff and pupils treat one another with respect and form positive relationships which ensure a happy and safe atmosphere!

What will you be doing?

· Providing motivation and guidance to help pupils overcome obstacles in their learning

· Offering 1:1 support

· Coach students on a wide range of academic and pastoral topics

· Having an in-depth knowledge of the difficulties parents face and never underestimating the journey they are on

You will be able to start in the role immediately on a full-time basis where you will receive a rate of pay between £83.40 - £98.02 per day dependant on your experience and qualifications.

This is the perfect opportunity if you have a passion for supporting children and young people with their development with special requirements!

About you:

You will have knowledge on the school curriculum and learning stages and hold an NVQ level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning. You will also have significant experience of working with SEND pupils with ASD/ADHD needs both 1:1 and in small groups, and a working knowledge of teaching targets from the broad areas of need within SEND, including targets from EHCPs and SSPPs.

Ideally you will have an in-date DBS registered to the update service; if you do not hold this, we can arrange for you at a cost of £44, which is refundable once you have completed ten days in your new role.

Beneficial traits for this role include patience, resilience and approachability; you also need to have the ability to communicate effectively with the SENDCO, class teacher, external agencies and parents about SEND pupils learning and progress.

What are the benefits of working with us?

You will be working for a Crown Commercial Services (CCS) approved supplier with a team full of education experts! You will be paired with a dedicated consultant who will work closely with you to find the perfect employment opportunity to suit your needs and requirements.

You will follow Smile Educations quick and easy application process which includes a video interview with your dedicated consultant.

What are you waiting for?

Email your CV to georgia@smile-education.co.uk and call me 0121 716 9382.

It is the aim of Smile Education to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics). Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. Read our commitment to diversity here: https://www.smile-education.co.uk/diversity-and-inclusion/

Please be aware we do not offer sponsorships, valid RTW documents are required, including visa and a share code – link for this is below;

https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work/get-a-share-code-online
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be required to undergo compliance checks, including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications checks.

SM1LES

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £83.40-£98.02 per day

Benefits:

• Referral programme
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working with children in a professional environment in which we could gather a reference for?
• Are you available to work fulltime? (8:30 - 3:30 5 days per week)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SM1LES