SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)

ABC Teachers are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time basis conducting 1:2 support with pupils with SEND. There is more than one vacancy available, so we are looking for candidates to work in EYFS, KS1 or KS2. The school requires an experienced Teaching Assistant who works well with children with Autism and additional needs to start as soon as next week. The school is based in the Sandwell area.

About the role:

• Working on a 1:2 basis
• Supporting children with a diagnosis of ASD and associated communication and behavioural needs, as well as working with pupils awaiting a diagnosis.
• Use a child-centred approach to provide the best support for students' learning and development.
• This Teaching Assistant role is a full-time, long-term role.

About the school:

• The school caters to primary aged students
• It is a friendly, welcoming school with a strong leadership team and positive ethos.
• A community feel within the school and a supportive team
• Dedicated sensory room and quiet space

About you:

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have previous experience working with primary-aged children and students with a range of special educational needs.
• Have suitable qualifications to work with young people and support students with SEND, which is highly desirable.
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Be able to work as part of a team and be confident dealing with occasional behavioural challenges.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

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

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our Primary Team on (phone number removed).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.