Connex - Birmingham
Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Rate of pay: £425 – £475 P/W
Location: Coleshill, B46
**About the role**
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting children with a variety of additional needs, ensuring pupils can access learning and reach their full potential.
This role requires you to work closely and support a pupil 1:1 with SEN needs. You will need to tailor your approach to meet the individual needs of the pupil. This may involve adapting resources, breaking down tasks, and offering encouragement to build confidence. Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will help implement support plans and promote positive behaviour. A big part of the role will also be encouraging independence and developing social skills, helping the pupil to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
**Role Requirements**
- Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting is essential
- Level 2/3 in Childcare
- A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required
- Strong communication skills, both with pupils and staff
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (an enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education, is required)
**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.