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SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Posted: 11-09-2024
  • Category: Endeavour Multi Academy Trust
  • Location: Wolverhampton
  • Type: Full Time / Temporary
  • Salary: £75 - £97 Per Day

Smile Education are currently working in Partnership with the Endeavour Trust to support with their recruitment for four SEN teaching assistants on a temp to perm basis starting as soon as possible at one of their Primary and Secondary Schools based in Tamworth. This role would be perfect for someone looking for a new challenge in the education sector or ideal for candidates looking to transition from working in residential/care settings with experience supporting children and adult with additional needs.

About the School:

The schools support students with additional need who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Both schools cater for students aged between Nursery through to 6th form.
They pride themselves on having four important values that guide everything they do: build relationships, nurture and care, grow together, enjoy and achieve. The team believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Building positive relationships with their peers and teachers is key to their success. Staff also understand the importance of nurturing and caring for each other, supporting one another through difficulties and celebrating all achievements.

"Together, we grow and learn, embracing challenges and working as a team. We believe that by enjoying our learning journey, we can achieve great things and reach our full potential. "

About the Role:

  • The role is full time leading to a permanent position after successfully 12 weeks.
  • Required to support across the school with students on an individual basis and in small group depending on the needs of the students.
  • Following education plans that have been put in place to make sure all students are achieving their goals.
  • Being a positive role model for students.
  • To be a supportive member of the team.
  • Being trustworthy,reliable and flexible as the day to day requirements may change
  • Working with outside professional
  • Using your previous knowledge and experience of supporting individuals with specific needs to access the curriculum.
  • Using your professional skills to manage to behaviour and follow the school behaviour policies.
  • Will be required to complete observations and paperwork for individual students.
  • Attend any training and meetings necessary.

Candidate requirements:

  • Recent experience supporting children or young adults with additional needs. In particular ADHD, ASD, Complex Needs, SEMH, Behaviour and hearing impairment.
  • Have a sound knowledge and understanding of support individuals with complex needs.
  • A relevant qualification isn't essential but desired. Ideally a minimum of a level 2 in Health & Social Care or Teaching Assistant.
  • Ability to work independently and follow instruction.
  • Hold an enhanced DBS or willing to apply for a new one through Smile Education.
  • Able to provide a minimum of 2 years worth of references including your most recent employer and a minimum of one commenting on your interaction with children.

As this role is to start as soon as possible. The schools are looking to invite candidates in for a trial day for you to familiarise yourself with the surroundings and to ask any questions you may have. Due to the urgency of these roles if you feel you would be able to make a positive impact on the school and students then we urge you yo apply as soon as possible by sending in your CV.

For more information please call Nicola on 0121 392 6593 or send your CV by clicking 'apply'

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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