Flourish Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Primary School in Sparkhill to join their support staff on a long-term basis. Everyone at the school is committed to providing a caring and friendly environment and creating a happy place to learn because happy children make engaged learners. Our client wants to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in a SEN hub which is a separate classroom for a group of children with various SEN. There are 8 children in the hub who have autism, some are nonverbal. There is also a team of staff in the hub who you would work closely with consisting of a teacher and two Teaching Assistants, the SENDCo is also very involved and supportive. The school are looking for someone who is really passionate about making a difference. This Teaching Assistant role will start in January and will continue until the end of the academic year. The position is full time. Required Skills and Experience for this Teaching Assistant role: Experience working in schools in the UK Minimum Level 3 qualification Experience supporting children with SEN Effectively manage the behaviour and engagement of the children Motivating and encouraging the children Supporting with learning and development Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and other staff Giving feedback to parents when needed Commitment to the role Personal care may be required Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant you will receive: A competitive salary of up to £100 per day which equates to £19,500 based on working 5 days a week for the full school year The option of PAYE or Umbrella Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates you accrue this at 14.36% of your day rate Pension Contributions Free Safeguarding Level 1, Prevent and FGM training Refer a Friend bonus scheme Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work Up to £100 welcome to the team bonus (T&Cs apply) Your own dedicated consultant who will spend time getting to know you to ensure you are placed in schools that you will thrive in Free on-going CPD opportunities This Teaching Assistant position is located in Sparkhill, which is easily commutable from Alum Rock, Stechford, Small Heath, Yardley, Saltley, Tyseley, Balsall Heath and most areas of Birmingham via car, bus and train. To apply for this Teaching Assistant role or to discuss it further, please contact Paige Skinner at Flourish Education 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.