SEND Teaching Assistant (TA)
Sparkhill, Birmingham (B11) | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start
Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Primary School in Sparkhill, Birmingham (B11), rated Good by Ofsted.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school on a full-time, long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual who is committed to supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.
The school has a strong reputation for inclusion, supportive leadership and providing a nurturing learning environment for all pupils.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND.
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Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and learning needs.
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Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities.
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Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.
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Implementing EHCP targets and individual support strategies.
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Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
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Building strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
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Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
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Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or SEND Teaching Assistant.
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Have experience supporting children with additional needs.
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Be patient, caring and supportive.
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Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Be confident working on a 1:1 basis and with small groups.
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Be adaptable and able to use their own initiative.
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Have a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
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Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
What the School Offers
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A welcoming and supportive team environment.
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Excellent leadership and SEND support.
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A positive and inclusive school culture.
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Opportunities for professional development.
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Long-term stability and consistency.
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Potential for the role to continue beyond the initial placement.
Requirements
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Previous SEND experience preferred.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
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Two professional references.
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Right to work in the UK.
Job Details
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Sparkhill, Birmingham (B11)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
School Type: Primary School
Ofsted Rating: Good
If you are an experienced and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term role within a supportive primary school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a member of the Supply Heroes team will be in touch.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs
