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Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Rate of pay: £384.60 - £425 P/W
Location: Tipton
**About the role**
As a Teaching assistant you play a crucial role in supporting Teachers and students throughout the busy school day. You will be the first point of contact for any additional support a student may require on a 1-1 basis and some days you will also be required to provide general cover supporting the entire class so adaptability is essential for this role. Working with a mixture of mainstream and SEN students you will need to think on your feet and be ready to get stuck in from day one as any two days will never be the same! This role may at times involve some personal care so you would need to be confident and comfortable carrying out these tasks.
**About the school**
Based in the small town of Tipton this school aim to provide a welcoming, caring and safe environment where each and every student feels confident and valued. Teaching lessons to a mixture of both mainstream and SEN pupils alike, the children are constantly enthusiastic and excited to be a part of this wonderful school. The school takes pride in all pupils and celebrates all accomplishments no matter how big or small they are and ensures each child’s needs are met allowing them to achieve the most out of their education.
**Benefits of working with Connex**
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE Paid weekly
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
- Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
- Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course
**Role Requirements**
- Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent Level 3 UK Educational qualification is essential
- Previous experience working in Educational or Care would be advantageous
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
- An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.
**Are you interested?**
If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to (url removed)
