ABC Teachers is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Dudley on a full-time basis.
About the role
We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). You will work closely with the class teacher and other support staff to provide individualised care and learning support. This will include assisting students on both a one-to-one basis and within small group settings, helping them to access the curriculum and develop essential life skills.
About the school
* The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for students with a wide range of special educational needs, with a particular focus on those with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and PMLD.
* Staff work collaboratively to promote each student’s personal development, learning, and independence through tailored support and engaging activities.
* The school has a strong, family-centred ethos and works closely with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every child.
* Conveniently located with good transport links from Stourbridge, Wolverhampton, and West Bromwich.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will:
* Have a suitable qualification for working with children and young people such as Health and Social Care, Children and Young People's Workforce.
* Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
* Have experience of working with children with special education needs and disabilities.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
* two years experience support students with special educational needs
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. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
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).
* 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 training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
* Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.