SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs) – KS1 to KS5

Location: Walsall
Start Date: October 2024
Application Deadline: 1^st October 2024

About Us:
This School is a vibrant and inclusive special needs school dedicated to providing high-quality education to students with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). We cater to students from Key Stage 1 (KS1) to Key Stage 5 (KS5), focusing on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that enables each child to reach their full potential.

The Role:
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting students with MLD across KS1 to KS5. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to provide tailored support for individual students, helping them overcome learning barriers and fostering their independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with MLD.
• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering lessons that meet the needs of students with varying abilities.
• Help develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs).
• Encourage and support students' personal, social, and emotional development.
• Manage challenging behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Assist with personal care needs where necessary (training will be provided if needed).
• Support students during off-site activities, including educational trips and work experience placements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly MLD (essential).
• Knowledge of the curriculum across KS1 to KS5.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to supporting young people.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Desirable Qualifications/Skills:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with communication aids, sensory equipment, or specialized teaching tools.
• First Aid certification.
• Experience working with children with MLD, Autism, ASD, ADHD

Why Join Us?

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• A school community that values innovation and inclusive

 How to Apply:

Click Apply Now and we look forward to receiving your CV.

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. Successful candidates can expect to hear from us within two weeks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.