Sen Teaching Assistant

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a supportive and inclusive school in Acocks Green for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who require additional support, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their individual goals.

The school is seeking a positive and proactive male Teaching Assistant who can build strong relationships with pupils and provide effective support within the classroom. You will work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to support children with their academic, social and emotional development, ensuring they feel safe, valued and encouraged.

About the Role

• September start
• Based in Acocks Green
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs
• Provide one-to-one and small group support
• Assist pupils with accessing classroom activities and learning
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and independence
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential
• Male Teaching Assistant (due to the requirements of the role)
• Experience working within a school or specialist education setting is desirable
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• Confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

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 ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.