Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school in Birmingham. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential.

The Role:

• Assist with 1-1 and small group learning activities, providing tailored support
• Collaboratively work with teachers and other professionals in the school setting
• Help pupils regulate emotions, build confidence and develop positive social and communication skills
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of pupil routines to support a consistent and reassuring school day.

The school:

• A supportive specialist school in Birmingham, dedicated to helping children with various learning, medical, and complex needs
• Creates a caring and well-structured space where every pupil is given the individual teaching, support, and care they need to flourish
• With a strong focus on emotional well-being, communication, and life skills, the school works closely with families and professionals to ensure each child can grow, achieve, and thrive at their own pace

About you:

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant role, you will:

Hold suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.

Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students

Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers  

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a experienced Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).

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