Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work across our schools in Birmingham. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and help them achieve their full potential in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
Within the trust, there are primary and secondary schools where you will support children with a wide range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
Duties
- Work one-to-one and in small groups under the guidance of the class teacher
- Assist with implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
- Create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
- Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
- Support with personal care
- Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals
The ideal candidate for this role should:
- Have experience working with children with SEN/SEMH needs
- Be passionate about working with SEN children
- Be flexible, proactive and patient
- Experience in Psychology, Trauma Informed practice, Youth Work, Residential Care or similar backgrounds that cross over with SEN would be advantageous.
About Zen Educate:
Register from the comfort of your own home - Upload the required safeguarding documents and complete a video conference interview without ever leaving the house.
Set your preferences - Receive and manage bookings through either your phone or laptop on our beautifully designed online platform. Create your profile with the information you want to highlight to schools.
Hassle-free - You no longer have to struggle with continuous unnecessary phone calls, timesheets, or any of the other hassle that comes with supply work.
Completely transparent - We always charge the school the same transparent, flat-fee and not a commission. As a result, our mission is always to facilitate the fairest match between schools and Teachers.
Temp-to-perm - Like the school you’re working at? Zen Educate makes it easy for a school to hire you on a permanent contract.
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Reference: INDABTA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £104.00-£110.00 per day
Work Location: In person