Teaching assistant

Teaching Assistant Location: Lichfield Duration: Full time, on going Salary: GBP80 - GBP100 per day The School/role: We are recruiting for an inclusive secondary special school that accommodates students with a range of additional needs. The school provides a supportive and engaging educational experience for students aged 11-19. The school is committed to inclusivity, with a primary focus on addressing cognition, learning, communication, and interaction needs. Additional considerations are given to students with sensory, physical, and medical needs, social, emotional, and mental health needs, and specific diagnoses such as autism. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing individualised support to students, promoting their academic and personal development. Your responsibilities may include assisting with classroom activities, providing one-on-one support, and contributing to the overall inclusive and nurturing school environment. Requirements: middot; Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background middot; PECS and Makaton training/experience middot; ASD, SLD, Complex needs ndash; Non verbal needs experience middot; Level 1 safeguarding certificate middot; Recent school based references middot; Valid Photo ID ndash; Driving Licence or passport middot; Full DBS ndash; on the update service Balfor Recruitment is an award winning recruiter to the public, private and non-profit sectors for temporary, contract and permanent staffing. With over 20 years of proven success within the recruitment industry we can provide specialist staff in the following areas: middot; SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants middot; Primary Teachers and Support Staff middot; Secondary Teachers and Support Staff middot; Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants middot; FE Lecturers middot; Note Takers middot; BSL Signers middot; Academic Support Workers and Dyslexia Tutors What you rsquo;ll get in return: As well as an attractive and competitive daily rate, you will gain experience of working within a school and a good insight into the education sector. We rsquo;re extremely proud to have been assisting schools in these areas for several years. You will also join our lsquo;refer a friend rsquo; scheme where you could be entitled to receive GBP200 in vouchers. What you need to do now: You can also click ldquo;apply now rdquo; to forward an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. If you feel this role isn rsquo;t right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Balfor are members of the REC. Candidates pay rates are in line with the AWR policy which means that after qualifying period supply teachers can be paid to scale. Balfor Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Balfor Recruitment is committed to Safer Recruitment and any appointments made will be subject to employment checks including a DBS check. Balfor Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm Pay: GBP80.00-GBP100.00 per day Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Special education: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: * Driving Licence (preferred)