TEACHING ASSISTANT

Teaching Assistant – Special Needs School Are you a Teaching Assistant enthusiastic about creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for children with special educational needs? This friendly, dynamic, and inclusive Special Needs School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to children with a variety of special educational needs, including Autism, MLD, and Complex Learning needs. This school is celebrated for its commitment to nurturing every child and fostering a love of learning in an accessible environment for all. As a Teaching Assistant in this role, you will support small groups and individuals, assisting the class teacher in tailoring lessons to meet diverse learning needs. Your work will involve providing one-to-one and group support, ensuring that each child is empowered to achieve their potential. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with children with special educational needs and a genuine passion for making a difference. You will be joining a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants who are committed to creating a positive and enriching educational experience for every student.Job Role: \n

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• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs in small groups and one-to-one settings.
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• Collaborating with a team of Teaching Assistants to develop group activities and meet individual needs.
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• Offering tailored intervention for children requiring additional help with their learning.
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• Making learning engaging, fun, and accessible for all pupils.
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• Assisting the class teacher in delivering lessons and supporting classroom management.
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Requirements:\n

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• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Classroom Assistant qualification or equivalent.
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• At least 3 months of experience working with children with special educational needs.
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• A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
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• A clear understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and its impact on student learning.
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• A calm, patient, and empathetic nature to support children’s development effectively.
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If this Teaching Assistant opportunity excites you, please “Apply Now” or contact Marie at The Education Network Birmingham. If this role is not what you are looking for, ask our team about other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a friend to 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.