Teaching Assistant Location: Birmingham Start Date: ASAP Salary: £20,569 - £23,186 per annum, including SEN allowance Are you a patient and resilient Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs? Do you have the confidence to follow individual behaviour, sensory and risk management plans to provide consistent support? Are you proactive, compassionate and committed to helping children and young people develop their communication, confidence and independence? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Selly Oak supporting pupils aged 2-19 with cognition and communication difficulties and Autism. The school provides a supportive and positive environment where staff use sensory and trauma-informed approaches alongside personalised communication strategies to help pupils develop their skills and independence. The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a permanent, term-time-only basis, working 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with other working patterns potentially considered. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils with their learning and communication, following individual Positive Behaviour Management Plans, Sensory Differences Profiles, risk assessments and pupil guidance to provide consistent, personalised support. The successful Teaching Assistant will have: A desire to work with pupils with Autism and other diagnosed Special Educational Needs A willingness to develop their knowledge of Autism and SEND The ability to follow behaviour plans, sensory profiles, risk assessments and individual pupil guidance Good literacy and numeracy skills Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team A patient, resilient, proactive and flexible approach In return for the above you can expect to receive: Opportunities for professional and career development, including progression into other roles within the school Specialist coaching and training to support you within the Teaching Assistant role Access to mental health and wellbeing support services The opportunity to work as part of a supportive team If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work
Level 2 Sen Teaching Assistant employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
