We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work within schools across the Birmingham area, The ideal candidate will be able to work closely with Senior Leadership, Subject Teachers and Students alike, with the objective to promote positive behaviour, emotional well-being and academic success, these roles range from supporting in a SEN Hub, to working in small groups or 1-1 mentoring with a student. This role is a developing role, meaning that with help from colleagues you must construct strategies to help students overcome challenges and thrive in their learning environment.
Responsibilities include:
* Aiding with behavioural issues across the school, providing one-on-one support to students that require individual support
* Create a safe & supportive environment for students, to express their feelings and concerns
* Tracking & assessing students’ behavioural and academic progress, adapting where necessary
* Work closely with SENCO and parents to create a support network for students
* Liaise with external agencies when necessary to create a fully supportive network for the child
* Develop a personal initiative to foster a positive school culture and promote inclusivity
Requirements:
* Teacher assistant experience - 1 years (preferred)
* Enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willing to obtain)
* Safeguarding & KCSIE (or willing to obtain)
* Working with behavioural issues or SEMH Students previously
* We welcome applicants from similar backgrounds such as: Social Work, Youth Care, Mental Health Professionals and Behaviour Mentors
Benefits of working with Progress Teachers Agency:
* Highly Rated Agency – Over 100 positive reviews on Google
* Long-Term & Permanent Focus – Offering consistency and reliability
* Support & Guidance – Ongoing support throughout your application, this includes CV Writing, Interview & Trial preparation as well as profession development
* Competitive salary – You will receive Pay to Scale for Day 1 through PAYE (minimum rate is £13.04 p/h)
* £100 Referral Bonus - You do not have to be working through us to receive this either
Please note that the salary range in this advert is so broad because different school settings offer different salaries due to more hours/ additional responsibilities.
For the higher pay rate, you must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Teaching Assistant.
Progress Teachers are an education agency working with Mainstream primary & Secondary Schools across the West Midlands. We focus on Long-term to Permanent employment meaning you will return to the same school every day, offering consistency to both yourself and the students, with this often leading to you transferring onto the schools contract, we have multiple roles available within a 30 minute commute of your location, please contact us regarding other opportunities