SEND Teaching Assistant, Birmingham
Schools Mutual Services is owned by a growing network of schools and academies across the United Kingdom, the recruitment service was set up several years ago by several education leaders, commended by the DfE. The service provides supply and recruitment services to education establishments across the country.
We are building a new school-led supply bank for a partnership of local academy trust schools across Birmingham, Solihull, Dudley and the Black Country. We are now clearing teachers and support staff for September supply work, including day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and potential permanent opportunities. One registration gives you access to multiple trusted local schools, with transparent matching and work close to home.
Our member schools are based in Birmingham, currently looking for Teaching Assistants to join their team for the September Term.
Your responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant
- Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards to maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Experience in supporting children with special education needs (i.e. SEMH, Austism, ADHD, neurodivergent
- Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
- Recording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the Teacher
- Helping pupils stay focused during class hours
- Supervising group activities, sports events, and school outings
- Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
- Looking after children who are unwell or upset
- Providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or a relevant Childcare / Teaching qualification. Or experience within a children's residential home/SEND school.
- Experience working with children in a primary school or nursery setting.
Our offering to you:
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly through PAYE
- Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)
- Wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP and mental health counselling
- Ongoing CPD, including safeguarding and professional development
- A dedicated consultant directly liaising with schools
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Referral Bonuses for Teaching or Support Staff!
Safeguarding:
At Schools Mutual Services, we regard safeguarding as a top priority. All staff must have a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS or be willing to undergo the application process through ourselves. We also require valid education safeguarding; we provide this completely for free.
INDBIRM
Pay: £98.00-£120.00 per day
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND?
- Are you comfortable supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour?
Experience:
- Teaching Assistant : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
