SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant focuses on support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What the role involves

• Support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
• Work with teachers, children, learners, families, or colleagues to keep progress and safety on track.

Skills and requirements

• Are you a qualified teaching assistant looking for work?
• We will consider all applicants who have experience with levels from EYFS up to the age of 25.
• TAs/LSAs will have good experience working with small groups on intervention or booster activities but also have strong 1:1 experience.
• Eligibility to work in the UK hold a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Confirmed role details

• Handle stressful situations patiently and calmly.
• Undertake administration tasks such as handing out/collecting papers, photocopying, some light marking, putting up/taking down displays, etc.
• Academics requires all staff to have a fully enhanced DBS check, minimum of two references plus a face to face interview.

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

• Academics would like to welcome a SEND Teaching Assistants in the Erdington area to start as soon as possible on a long term, short term or day to day basis.
• They will have good subject knowledge and encourage children to strive to reach their potential.
• Good behaviour management.