Teaching assistant

Teaching Assistant Location: Oldbury, West Midlands Duration: Full time, on going temporary Salary: GBP80 - GBP100 per day The School/role: We are currently looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who can take on a full-time on-going job role in a brilliant SEMH school in Oldbury that supports KS3 KS4 children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SEMH school settings with a strong ability to manage challenging behaviour and support SEMH difficulties. The candidate for this role will be experienced supporting SEN children alongside children with a range of different academic attainment levels. This will require patience, commitment and the ability to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment. The team within the school are very supportive and will help you along the way. The staff in the school aim to give the best possible educational experience for their students. This job opportunity is very fulfilling for people who have teaching assistant experience. Requirements: middot; Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background middot; PECS and Makaton training/experience middot; SLD, MLD, ASD and Complex 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 Type: Temporary contract Contract length: 8 months Pay: GBP80.00-GBP100.00 per day Benefits: * On-site parking * Referral programme Schedule: * Monday to Friday * No weekends Experience: * special needs: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: * Level 3 Childcare (preferred)