SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Solihull
Duration: Full time, on going
Salary: £85 – £95 per day
The School/role:
We are currently looking for an experienced SEN teaching assistant who can take on a full-time on-going job role in a fantastic SEN school in Solihull. The school strives to provide the best quality teaching and learning with an inclusive and personalised curriculum. This is a full-time SEN teaching assistant post and will run until the end of the academic year. This fantastic school is a Specialist Provision school for students with additional needs from ages 4-19, all students have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).
If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to [email protected]
The candidate for this SEN teaching assistant role will be experienced supporting SEN children alongside children with a range of different academic attainment levels. Students and staff are at the heart of the school, and they’re hoping to find dedicated staff who provide a personalised approach to each individual pupils’ needs, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and valued members of their communities.
This esteemed SEN (Special Educational Needs) school takes pride in its commitment to appreciating creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic staff members. The team is dedicated to fostering the best possible outcomes for the pupils. The school offers excellent opportunities for professional development and ensures continuous support from both the senior leadership team and specialized colleagues.
The school is more than willing to organize a paid trial to provide interested individuals with a firsthand experience. Experience is not a prerequisite, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking to initiate a career in special education or enhance their existing skills.
Please apply immediately to be considered for this position.
A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
- PECS and Makaton training/experience
- SLD, MLD, ASD and Complex needs experience
- Level 1 safeguarding certificate
- Recent school based references
- Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
- Full DBS – on the update service
Balfor Recruitment is an award winning recruiter to the public, private and non-profit sectors for temporary, contract and permanent staffing. With over 20 years of proven success within the recruitment industry we can provide specialist staff in the following areas:
- SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants
- Primary Teachers and Support Staff
- Secondary Teachers and Support Staff
- Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants
- FE Lecturers
- Note Takers
- BSL Signers
- Academic Support Workers and Dyslexia Tutors
What you’ll get in return:
As well as an attractive and competitive daily rate, you will gain experience of working within a school and a good insight into the education sector. We’re extremely proud to have been assisting schools in these areas for several years. You will also join our ‘refer a friend’ scheme where you could be entitled to receive £200 in vouchers.
What you need to do now:
You can also click “apply now” to forward an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.
If you feel this role isn’t right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Balfor are members of the REC. Candidates pay rates are in line with the AWR policy which means that after qualifying period supply teachers can be paid to scale.
Balfor Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Balfor Recruitment is committed to Safer Recruitment and any appointments made will be subject to employment checks including a DBS check.
Balfor Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
