Connex - Birmingham
Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Rate of pay: £425 – £475 P/W
Location: Harbourne, B17
**About the role**
A Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting both the teacher and the students to ensure a positive and productive learning environment. In this position, I would be responsible for helping to prepare and organise learning materials, supporting the delivery of lessons, and working closely with individual students or small groups to reinforce understanding and promote progress. I would also assist with behaviour management, provide encouragement and guidance to pupils who need additional help, and contribute to the overall smooth running of the classroom. Ultimately, the role allows me to help create an inclusive, engaging atmosphere where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
**Role Requirements**
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Support the class teacher in delivering planned lessons and activities.
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Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning and provide targeted support.
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Assist in creating and preparing classroom resources and materials.
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Help maintain a positive, safe, and well-managed learning environment.
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Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND, social, or emotional challenges.
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Encourage positive behaviour and follow school behaviour policies.
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Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, and breaks when required.
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Provide feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and any concerns.
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Foster an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where all students can thrive.
**About the school**
Situated in a thriving and supportive community in Birmingham, this primary school delivers a high-quality, forward-thinking education tailored to recognise each child’s individuality.
The school prides itself on a core ethos upheld through values such as the importance of integrity, responsibility, compassion, collaboration, challenge, and respect. Celebrating the diversity of its community, the school embraces many languages and cultures. With a dedicated staff, it offers a supportive curriculum that inspires a love of learning and encourages pupils to make a positive difference in the world through values of respect and kindness.
**Benefits of working with Connex**
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE Paid weekly
- Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
- Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course
**Are you interested? **
If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to [email protected] or call Ash on 0121-456-4040 for more information
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.