SEND Teaching Assistant for College

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £90 - £100 per day

Are you a compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting young people with additional needs?

Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of young adults with severe learning disabilities and physical needs?

Are you looking for flexible day-to-day and short-term work within a welcoming and supportive college environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND college based in Northfield, Birmingham. This warm and nurturing setting supports young people aged 18 to 25 with severe learning disabilities and physical needs, offering a caring environment where students are encouraged to develop independence through meaningful learning experiences and regular educational trips within the community.

The college is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day and short-term cover. The successful Teaching Assistant will support students both in the classroom and during community-based activities, working closely with teaching staff to meet individual learning, personal care and mobility needs while maintaining a safe, positive and engaging environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young adults with severe learning disabilities (SLD) and physical needs
• A caring, patient and positive approach to supporting students with additional needs
• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A Child and Adult Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be happy to apply for one
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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