1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

West Midlands/ contract / £90 - 105 per day

Secondary 1:1 SEND TA (Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant) required in East Birmingham, West Midlands.

Start date: ASAP - Ongoing

Have you got experience as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant and want to make a real difference in pupils lives?

Do you work well independently and as part of a team and are looking for a well respected, supportive new school to join?

TeacherActive are working with a large, well respected secondary school in East Birmingham that are looking to take on a Teaching Assistant to join their team this new academic year, to support a pupil in KS3 with functional skills and phonics. This fantastic school has been a leading way for pupil development in the area for many years and is well revered in for staff training. Applicants must have experience dealing with pupils with moderate learning difficulties such as ADHD, ASD & Asbergers and have previously worked in education for at least 6 months. The right candidate must be confident in the classroom & be able to take and act on direction from the Class Teacher.

The school caters for students of various abilities and learning difficulties. The post requires a talented SEND TA who is flexible, enthusiastic and dedicated to supporting children with educational needs to join their team of dedicated staff.

The role will include:

  • 1:1 work with students who require additional support
  • Experience in phonics and functional skills
  • Providing pastoral support both inside and outside of the classroom
  • Assisting the Teacher with classroom preparation
  • Experience working with pupils KS3- KS4
  • Leading group work
  • Helping the class teacher with pupil observations

As a SEND TA / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant through TeacherActive you will receive:

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Support from a dedicated team of consultants
  • An excellent referral scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
  • Access to a range of unique positions in our schools

All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in a role as a SEND TA / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, please contact Ben on 0121 200 3224 or email your CV to [email protected]

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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