Overview
Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Pay rate: £96.98 - £101.91 per day
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Role
Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 9-16 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role involves working in a specialist setting where pupils may present with challenging behaviour and additional needs that impact on their ability to access learning.
Benefits
* Competitive daily rate of £96.98 - £101.91
* Opportunity to make a positive difference to young people's lives
* Professional development and training opportunities
* Support from an experienced and welcoming school team
Requirements
* Previous experience of working with children or young people (experience with SEMH desirable)
* Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach
* Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
* An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
Responsibilities
* Supporting pupils aged 9-16 years with SEMH needs
* Working closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons
* Building positive relationships to encourage progress and wellbeing
* Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to pupils' individual needs
About Smart Education
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children
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