SEN Teaching Assistant

South Birmingham

Immediate starts available

£417-£425 per week

ABC Teachers is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant with strong behavioural management skills for a full-time position at a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in South Birmingham.

Role Overview:

Provide dedicated 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs, promoting positive behaviours and engagement.
Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning and emotional needs, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
Assist the teacher with classroom preparation, and the development of tailored learning resources for the students.
Help implement behaviour management strategies to support student progress and emotional well-being.
This ongoing position starting as soon as possible, on an ongoing basis. The school are also looking for part-time staff for other positions.

About the School:

A well-established SEMH school catering to students with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
Committed to helping students develop both academically and personally through a therapeutic and supportive approach.
Provides a calm and structured environment, with a strong focus on positive relationships, student well-being, and personalised learning strategies.

Candidate Requirements:

Strong behavioural management skills and the ability to implement strategies that support students with SEMH needs.
Previous experience working in a SEND or SEMH setting is essential.
Excellent communication skills, patience, and the ability to adapt to challenging situations.
A passion for supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential.
Ability to provide suitable references and successfully pass an Enhanced DBS check.

All staff are subject to thorough interview processes and referencing checks. Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

What we offer

As a Learning Support Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions.
CPD to help with your professional development.
Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are SEN Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, please contact the SEND Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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