Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant required to support a Key Stage 4 child with a primary diagnosis of Autism. This welcoming SEND school is looking to add a supportive and caring Teaching Assistant to the team to work with this child in the classroom and help them to engage with lessons. You will be joining an experienced team of Teaching Assistants who are focused on providing children with everything that they need to have a wonderful education.

As a Teaching Assistant you will primarily be working on a 1-2-1 basis with this child, however, will also be involved in whole class activities. Staff are friendly and you will feel like part of the team from day one. Experience working with Autism is essential and ideally you will have previous experience in a special school. This role requires a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and previous experience as a Teaching Assistant.
 
About the School:

• Excellent facilities and a friendly staff environment.
• Join a proactive, experienced team of Teaching Assistants committed to making a difference.
• Long-term opportunity to help children overcome educational barriers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide 1-2-1 a student with Autism in a Ket Stage 4 class.
• Offer class support and run group activities where required.
• Manage attitudes effectively and foster a positive learning environment.
• Understand various special educational needs.

Benefits:

• Work at an excellent SEND school with fantastic leadership.
• Be part of an experienced team of Teaching Assistants sharing their knowledge.
• Access to outstanding training and support from the SENCO and SEND team.
• Competitive pay rates and an early finish on Fridays.

Requirements:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or experience as a TA or LSA.
• Passionate about making a difference at an award-winning alternative provision.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs.
• A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Understanding of the Teaching Assistant/Classroom Assistant role.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and inquire about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.