Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in an SEN School in Redditch on a part time basis. 

About the role:

• As a Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the educational, social and emotional development for students.
• Working alongside a class teacher and a team of experienced support staff.
• Work with primary aged students, with a variety of special educational needs particularly Autism and Speech and Language.
• Part time role to begin in September with the possibility to be ongoing for the right Teaching Assistant

About the school:

• The school caters for students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, speech and language and sensory needs.
• The school is focused on providing specialist provision and supporting young people to achieve their best.
• Promoting a calm and positive atmosphere for the pupils and staff.
• Easily accessible via public transport 

About you:

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism and sensory needs.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers  
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.

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