Teaching assistant

Supply Heroes are looking for a highly motivated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work at a fun, supportive, and highly respected mainstream primary school in Longbridge, Birmingham. The school have supportive staff that are dedicated to helping all students succeed and have a strong focus on student well-being and mental health. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing individual 1:1 support to a pupil in Reception who is non-verbal as well as giving additional classroom support where needed. Therefore, somebody who has a passion of working in SEN, good adaptability and strong relationship building will thrive in this role. It starts in September 2024 and will be for the full academic year, full-time 5 days a week. The ideal candidate will have: * A relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or a degree in Education * Experience of working with pupils with SEN * Experience in EYFS is a bonus * A depth of knowledge of the primary school curriculum * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * The ability to work independently and as part of a team * A positive and patient approach Why Supply Heroes? * Excellent rates of pay on PAYE * Around the clock support whenever you need it * Commitment to a quality of service and safeguarding * Support with any interviews and lesson observations * Transparency and honesty * Exclusive job roles around the West Midlands If you are interested in this position, please apply now with your CV. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance lsquo;Keeping Children Safe in Education rsquo;. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates