SEN Teaching Assistant

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Smile Education is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of our valued partnerships within the Endeavour Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN Primary School based in Tamworth.

At this school, staff are proud to offer a specialist teaching provision that enables all pupils to lead fulfilling lives and become as independent as possible. Through developing individual strengths and fostering a strong “can do” attitude to life and learning, the school provides outstanding care and education for children from Nursery through to Key Stage 2, operating across three separate sites.

About the Role You will be supporting children with a wide range of additional needs, including:

SLCN – Speech, Language and Communication Needs
ASD – Autistic Spectrum Disorder
MSI – Multi-Sensory Impairment
PD – Physical Disability
MLD – Moderate Learning Difficulty
SLD – Severe Learning Difficulty
PMLD – Profound and Multiple Learning DifficultyThe successful candidate will be fully immersed in school life, acting as a positive role model and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities
Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
Confidently delivering and supporting planned activities
Promoting positive behaviour, independence, and engagement
Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team
Providing consistent, nurturing support tailored to individual needsEssential Requirements
Minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare or a Teaching Assistant qualification
Hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs
UK-based experience working with children (essential)
Ability to provide a minimum of two references covering the past two years, commenting on your interaction with children
Overseas qualifications will not be considered unless officially converted to a UK qualificationSafeguarding & Compliance
Candidates will be invited to interview during the first two weeks of January
Compliance and safeguarding checks will be completed as part of the process
Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new DBS through Smile EducationWhy Apply? This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with complex needs, within a supportive and specialist school environment.

Apply today through Smile Education to be considered for this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications
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Location:
Alvecote
Salary:
£85 - £110 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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