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SLD Teaching Assistant
Balfor Recruitment
West Midlands Combined Authority
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a compassionate SLD Teaching Assistant to enhance educational outcomes for students with special needs. This full-time role involves working closely with students with SLD, ASD, and other complex needs in a supportive school environment. You will be responsible for providing supervision, fostering relationships, and facilitating engaging activities, including sensory room assistance and outdoor play. The school prides itself on its community involvement and offers opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- At least two years of experience with special needs in a school or healthcare environment.
- Qualified Teaching Assistant or relevant SEN background required.
Responsibilities
- Provide vigilant supervision to ensure student safety and manage behavior.
- Foster trusting relationships to create a supportive learning environment.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Compassionate SLD teaching assistant, enhancing educational outcomes for all students.
Location: Dudley
Duration: Full time, ongoing
Salary: £95 – £105 per day
We are looking for a full-time TA to start working at a fantastic special needs school in Dudley on a long-term supply basis. This role requires at least two years of experience working with a range of special needs such as ASD, ADHD, MLD, and SLD in a school or healthcare environment. You will be working quite closely with SLD, so strong knowledge is required. This supportive school is a happy, thriving institution that is proud to be part of our local community and offers a lot of progression.
- Competitive salary with SEN allowance.
- SENCO support within school.
- Team of helpful teachers and teaching assistants.
- Range of free CPD available.
- Expert Education Consultants to support your development and role.
- Constant Supervision: Provide vigilant supervision to ensure the safety of the child and others, particularly in managing disruptive behaviour.
- Building Trusting Relationships: Foster a trusting relationship with the student to create a supportive learning environment.
- Sensory Room Assistance: Facilitate the student’s engagement in the sensory room to enhance their learning experience.
- Outdoor Activities: Organise and facilitate opportunities for the student to run around outside each day, promoting physical activity and well-being.
Please apply immediately to be considered for this position.
A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.
- Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background.
- PECS and Makaton training/experience.
- PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD, and Complex needs experience.
- Level 1 safeguarding certificate.
- Recent school-based references.
- Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport.
- Full DBS – on the update service.
If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to haleemah@balfor.co.uk.
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