SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: Experienced Teaching Assistant with Personal Care Experience

Position: Teaching Assistant (TA) with Personal Care Experience

Location: Birmingham City Centre

Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: November

Are you passionate about supporting children's education and wellbeing? Do you have experience in both classroom assistance and personal care? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team, providing exceptional support to children with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Classroom Learning: Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons, providing one-on-one or small group support where needed.

Personal Care: Help with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, and mobility support for children with physical disabilities or additional needs.

Individualized Support: Work closely with SEN students, understanding their specific educational and emotional requirements to foster a positive learning environment.

Collaboration: Liaise with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure coordinated care and learning for each student.

Encouragement & Motivation: Encourage students to build their confidence, independence, and social skills through tailored support.

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of [insert number] years as a Teaching Assistant, preferably in a SEN environment.

Personal Care Experience: Previous experience supporting children with personal care needs is essential.

Qualifications: Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate or equivalent are highly desirable.

Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Safeguarding: A strong understanding of safeguarding policies and a commitment to child welfare. Enhanced DBS check required.

Why Join Us?

A supportive and inclusive school environment where every child is valued.

Opportunities for professional development and further training in SEN and personal care.

The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with diverse needs.

If you are an experienced TA with a passion for SEN support and personal care, we would love to hear from you!

If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling career where your expertise makes a daily impact, apply now! 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.