Job Description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant 

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £80 - £95 per day 

Start Date: November 2024

Question 1: Do you have experience working with children with special needs and disabilities?

Question 2: Would you describe yourself as a compassionate SEND educator?

Question 3: Are you qualified Level 3 and/or a minimum of 6 months’ UK experience in an educational establishment?

The school’s we work with pride themselves in offering a range of support to their students by providing tailor made plans that are specifically designed to help focus on encouraging desirable behaviours and skills for each student. As well as allowing the pupils to develop healthy relationships and qualities that would be considered valuable in society.

As a SEND Teacher you will be working in a primary SEN school, which may include outdoor activities and many ways of teaching and supporting children. As well as being a key figure in their lives, our teachers always look for fun and unique ways to be engaging in the classroom! 

Schools are in search of a committed and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles. They offer a wealth of experience, enabling you to develop as a teacher with competitive pay rates. Our skilled and devoted SEND Consultants select placements that match your availability, preferences, and abilities.

The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should have the following:

Level 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment

Good communication skills

A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines

Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis

Strong behaviour management skills 

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and conditions apply*

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme- Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services