Job Description
SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEND SchoolAre you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to support young people with additional learning needs? Do you want to work in a school where you can make a real difference to students’ education and wellbeing? This specialist SEND school in South Birmingham is looking to appoint a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged pupils in a nurturing and well-supported environment.As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide both 1-2-1 and small group support for students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Down’s Syndrome and communication impairments. You will play a key role in helping students engage with learning, develop independence and build confidence in a structured and inclusive setting.Job Role:
* Providing 1-2-1 and small group support for secondary-aged students with SEND
* Supporting pupils with Autism, MLD, Down’s Syndrome and communication needs
* Assisting with the delivery of lessons and adapting activities to meet individual needs
* Helping students develop communication, independence and social skills
* Supporting behaviour management and promoting positive engagement
* Working closely with teachers and other support staff
* Monitoring and reporting on student progress and wellbeing
* Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
In Return You Will:
* Work in a supportive and well-resourced SEND school
* Be part of a collaborative and experienced staff team
* Gain valuable experience supporting a wide range of additional needs
* Receive ongoing support and guidance from leadership and teaching staff
* Work in a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference
* Be paid a competitive daily rate based on experience
If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other SEND Teaching Assistant or school support vacancies or refer a colleague and ask 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.