SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant NeededAre you looking for an exciting new challenge? Are you a supportive and dedicated LSA? Can you take direction from a class teacher and fully support them in delivering engaging lessons?TeacherActive are currently working alongside a fantastic 3-form entry Primary School in Saltley who are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work on in their SEND Classroom, starting ASAP. The successful Teaching Assistant will be joining a Team of 3 specialist Teaching Assistants and an SEN Teacher, who all work together to provide support for up to 10 children across EYFS-KS1 who present Autism. This is a full-time, long-term role, ongoing for the whole academic year, as consistency for the child is absolutely key. Having worked alongside this Primary School for several years now, they often offer their temporary staff a permanent contract, so there may be the opportunity for permanent work at the end of this placement for the right SEN TA.The school has a fantastic reputation, rated "Good" in their most recent Ofsted report, and is a great place to work; the staff are friendly, dedicated and supportive of one another.The ideal Learning Support Assistant will have:Experience working with Special Educational NeedsThe ability to follow instructions set by the class teacherHave a positive, warm and patient natureThe ability to build good relationships and make the pupils in your care feel comfortable and safeReliabilityAs a Teaching Assistant registered with TeacherActive, you will be offered:Market leading rates of pay A variety of CPD and online training courses to further develop your careerA fantastic referral schemeA dedicated 1-2-1 consultant amongst a team of friendly consultants who will advise and guide you along the wayTo be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Heather on 0121 200 3224 or email (email protected) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.