Teaching Assistant - SEND School

SEND Teaching Assistant
Specialist SEND School – Birmingham
The Education Network is looking for a committed and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to work closely with pupils with additional needs and play a genuine part in their learning, development and day-to-day success.
You will provide a combination of classroom, small-group and individual support, working alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals to help pupils access learning and develop their confidence and independence.
Experience working with pupils with SEND is highly desirable, particularly within a special school, specialist provision or similar setting. However, we are also keen to hear from strong mainstream Teaching Assistants who have a genuine interest in developing their SEND experience.
Job Role:

• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEND across the school day
• Work 1-2-1 and with small groups where required
• Support pupils to access learning and classroom activities
• Help develop communication, confidence and independence
• Support pupils with their individual learning and development targets
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teachers and specialist SEND staff
• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs
• Contribute to a safe, calm and positive learning environment

In return, you will enjoy:

• A rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role within a specialist setting
• The opportunity to develop your specialist SEND experience
• Small-group and 1-2-1 support experience
• Support from experienced teachers and SEND professionals
• A school where your work can make a genuine difference
• Ongoing support from The Education Network

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next SEND opportunity in Selly Oak, please Apply Now or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham.
Not the role for you? Ask about our other SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities across Birmingham and the West Midlands — or refer a Teaching Assistant 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.

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