Job Description

Tradewind are seeking an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team in a primary school based in Northfield/Longbridge, Birmingham. Specifically, you would be working with KS1 children with Autism, ADHD and Speech and language. The successful candidate will support the Teacher in providing an outstanding education to individual children with special educational needs (SEN) and behaviour issues.

Location: Northfield/Longbridge, Birmingham (B31)

The school is a two-form entry setting which caters to children who come from many different backgrounds, and they believe that this is a strength of the school as it reflects the social and cultural diversity that is to be found in Birmingham. They have a strong commitment to improving standards across all areas and are looking for staff who are prepared and willing to push themselves to help ensure that teaching and learning is of the highest quality.

Responsibilities:

Support the teacher in planning, delivering and assessing lessons in accordance with the national curriculum.

Work with individual children and small groups, providing differentiated support and encouragement to meet their specific needs.

Use a range of specialist strategies and resources to support children with autism, such as visual aids, social stories and sensory activities.

Assist in developing children's communication, social, emotional and behavioural skills.

Work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.

Help to maintain accurate records and progress reports to inform ongoing planning and assessment.

Requirements:

Experience of working with children with special educational needs, particularly autism.

Ability to use a range of specialist strategies and resources to support children with SEN.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate a positive, flexible and proactive attitude.

If you are passionate about working with children with autism and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

About Tradewind:

We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay

We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you 45 CPD courses!

Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus of up to 100!

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

Does this sound like a role for you? If so, I would love to hear from you. Alternatively, if this isn't quite the right fit but you would like to hear about some of our other vacancies across the West Midlands, please call Nick at the Birmingham office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)