Teaching Assistant

Job Vacancy:= Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)
Location: East Birmingham
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only - Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 - £105 per day

Teaching Personnel is working with a school based on the East side of Birmingham in the Stechford area, who are looking for Teaching Assistants to join their team on a long term basis, with an immediate start. The school has recently been rated 'GOOD' by Ofsted, and is one the most improved schools in the city with a great reputation.The school is a mainstram school but is looking for someone to join their SEN department, and support some of theur more vulnerable learners; inlcuding those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Responsibilties:

• Provide tailored, consistent support to a specific student based on their EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) or individual needs
• Help them access learning across the curriculum by adapting tasks and instructions.
  
• Implement strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviour and promote positive choices
• Support the development of emotional regulation and coping skill
• Build trusting relationships to help the student feel safe and understood.
• Encourage the development of self-esteem, confidence, and social skills

Experience within schools is not essentialThe school will consider staff from various backgrounds including:

• Graduates & Aspiring Teachers
• Sports Coaches
• Previous TA Experience
• Mental Health Support Workers 
• Care Workers

If you think you could make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people - please click APPLY and attach your CV.

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.
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