Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary SEND school based in Selly Oak. The school supports young people with a range of additional needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties / MLD, Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD and Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD, and values enthusiastic staff who can build strong and trusting relationships.

The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis, supporting secondary-aged pupils with their learning, development and personal care needs. The successful Teaching Assistant must be confident providing personal care and will work closely with pupils and staff to provide consistent support, encourage independence and create a positive and engaging learning environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Experience supporting pupils with MLD, ASD and/or SLD
• Confidence and experience supporting young people with personal care needs
• A patient, caring and positive approach
• The ability to build strong relationships with young people
• A fun, enthusiastic attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference

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
• 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

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 Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

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