Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School
Are you a caring and committed Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs? Do you want to work in an outstanding secondary school that is committed to inclusion and provides exceptional support for students with SEND? This outstanding Birmingham secondary school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join its specialist SEND team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established SEND Hub, supporting students with a range of additional needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), physical disabilities and associated learning needs. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide both classroom and intervention support, helping students to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential.
You will work alongside experienced teachers, SEND professionals and support staff within a school that is renowned for its high standards, excellent facilities and supportive leadership team.
The Role:

• Providing classroom support for students with additional needs
• Supporting students within the school's SEND Hub
• Working with young people with Moderate Learning Difficulties and physical disabilities
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting students to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life
• Delivering targeted interventions and small group support
• Promoting independence, confidence and positive engagement
• Working closely with teachers, the SENDCO and external professionals

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience working with students with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or additional needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve success
• Relevant Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or SEND experience (desirable)

In Return You Will Receive:

• The opportunity to work in an outstanding secondary school
• Excellent facilities and a well-resourced SEND Hub
• A supportive and experienced SEND team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to students' educational journeys
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience

If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity, please "Apply Now" or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant and SEND vacancies across the West Midlands.
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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