SEND TA

Are you an experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional and complex needs? We have an exciting opportunity to join a Primary School in Erdington on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible.

The Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with children with additional and complex needs, providing tailored support to ensure they thrive in their learning environment. You will play a key role in supporting the classroom teacher and helping to manage challenging behaviour with effective, positive strategies.

Key Responsibilities:
· Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with additional and complex needs
· Assist in managing classroom behaviour using strong behaviour management techniques
· Support the development of students' social, emotional, and academic skills
· Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual learning plans
· Promote an inclusive environment that encourages student participation and confidence

The Ideal Candidate:
· Level 2 qualified as a Teaching Assistant (minimum)
· Experience working with children with additional and complex needs
· Strong behaviour management skills and experience managing challenging behaviour
· Team Teach training (or a willingness to undertake training) is highly desirable
· A passion for working with children and supporting their individual learning needs
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and help them achieve their full potential. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Location Erdington, Birmingham
Position Teaching Assistant, SEND
Type of work - EYFS/KS1
Start date ASAP
Likely Duration Ongoing
Position end date Ongoing
Contract type Temporary
Full & Part time available
Pay negotiable
Hours 8:20am-4pm (term time only)

Up-to-date Safeguarding training is imperative; you can undertake a free course with Prospero Teaching if you have not completed a Safeguarding course in the last 12 months.
Strong behaviour management skills are a must.

To be eligible for any teaching job with Prospero Teaching, you must
Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
Possess an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
Provide two professional child related references.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

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Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.