SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

We’re currently seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team and support a range of specialist SEND schools across Birmingham. This is a highly rewarding role that provides the opportunity to work with pupils who have a variety of complex and additional needs, including Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Hearing Impairments (HI), Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and other learning requirements.

The SEN Teaching Assistant Role:
 
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND including moderate learning disabilities (MLD),  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), and Hearing Impairments (HI)  
  • Implement strategies to support behaviour, emotional regulation and individual learning outcomes
  • Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to meet EHCP goals
  • Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
  • Support pupils with personal care or physical needs, where required
  • The ability to use visual aids, hearing technology and other adaptations to support access to learning 
  • Promote independence, confidence and resilience in learners
  • Experience or training in British Sign Language (BSL) (Level 1 or above desirable).
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following roles:
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA, Behaviour Mentor
  • Experience working in a special school, PRU, alternative provision or inclusive mainstream school
  • Strong understanding of SEND, particularly supporting pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD), Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Hearing Impairments (HI)   
  • Empathetic, adaptable and resilient approach
  • Excellent behaviour management strategies
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Relevant training such as Team Teach, Makaton or PECS is desirable but not essential
Our Promise To You!
You have full control over your schedule we’ll only match you with roles that suit your preferences. This allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while enjoying the flexibility that works for you.
 
As well as only working the days you want to work, in schools you will love and a £100 welcome to the team bonus; working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:
  • £88.92 - £120 per day depending on experience, which equates to £17,940 - £23,400 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
  • Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
  • Pension Contributions
  • Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
  • £100 welcome to the team bonus
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work
 
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a variety of specialist schools in and around West Birmingham. These schools are well-resourced, provide on-site parking, and are easily accessible from nearby areas such as Handsworth, Smethwick, Bearwood, Quinton, Harborne, Edgbaston, Winson Green, and West Bromwich.

Looking to join a supportive team that places you in schools where you can truly make a difference? Apply today to become a SEN Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education, your next rewarding opportunity could be just around the corner!
 
 
Legal:
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.
 
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