Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role where you can genuinely make a difference every day?
The Education Network Birmingham is working in partnership with a wonderful SEND school in Birmingham to recruit Teaching Assistants for long-term supply positions. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate, reliable and committed Teaching Assistants to become an integral part of a supportive school team while gaining valuable experience within specialist education.
The school supports pupils with a range of additional and complex learning needs. Teaching Assistants play a vital role in helping pupils access their education, develop independence and make progress towards their individual goals.
You could be supporting pupils within whole-class lessons, small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis, depending on their individual needs. The role requires someone who can build strong relationships with pupils, recognise individual differences and adapt their approach to help students regulate, engage and succeed.
The school has a strong team of experienced teachers and support staff, with a positive approach to behaviour and a real focus on the individual needs of every pupil.
The Role
Supporting pupils with a range of SEND and additional learning needs
Working within whole-class, small-group and 1-2-1 settings
Helping pupils access the curriculum and make progress
Supporting communication, social and emotional development
Promoting positive behaviour and helping pupils regulate effectively
Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and life skills
Working closely with teachers and other support staff
Contributing to individual learning plans and EHCP outcomes
Supporting pupils during lessons, break and lunchtime
Providing personal care support where required
Building positive and professional relationships with pupils, families and colleaguesThe Ideal Teaching Assistant
We are looking for Teaching Assistants who are genuinely passionate about SEND and want to build a career working with children and young people with additional needs.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience working with children or young people
Experience supporting pupils with SEND, Autism or complex learning needs
A patient, calm and nurturing approach
Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
The ability to remain positive and composed in challenging situations
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A flexible approach and willingness to learn
A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for pupilsPrevious experience within a special school is highly desirable, but we are also interested in hearing from Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, with relevant experience who are keen to develop within SEND education.
Why Work Through The Education Network?
Long-term supply work with the potential for ongoing opportunities
The opportunity to become part of a fantastic specialist school team
Competitive rates of pay
Dedicated support from your Education Network consultant
Access to further SEND teaching and support opportunities across Birmingham
Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist education
A role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils every dayIf you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please "Apply Now" or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant and SEND vacancies across Birmingham, 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
Salary description
£95.00 - £110.00 per day