SEND Teaching Assistant Needed
Are you a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with additional needs? Do you have a passion for providing the best possible support to those who needs it?
TeacherActive are currently working alongside a 2-form entry Primary School in Smethwick who are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a child in Year 1 who has Complex ASD and is non-verbal. You will be working in the main Year 1 Class with the rest of the Year 1 pupils and Class Teacher, but with a focus on proivding 1:1 support for the child in question.
This is a full-time, long-term role, ongoing for the whole academic year, as consistency for the children is absolutely key. The school has a fantastic reputation and is a great place to work; the staff are friendly, dedicated and supportive of one another.
The ideal Learning Support Assistant will have:
* Experience working with Special Educational Needs
* Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent
* The ability to follow instructions set by the class teacher
* Have a positive, warm and patient nature
* The ability to build good relationships and make the pupils in your care feel comfortable and safe
* Reliability
As a Teaching Assistant registered with TeacherActive, you will be offered:
* Market leading rates of pay
* A variety of CPD and online training courses to further develop your career
* A fantastic referral scheme
* A dedicated 1-2-1 consultant amongst a team of friendly consultants who will advise and guide you along the way
To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Heather on 0121 200 3224 or email [email protected]
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
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