Sen Teaching Assistant in Handsworth

Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £90 - £120 per day

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting autistic pupils?

Do you have the patience and resilience to help young people who may have experienced anxiety, sensory challenges or disrupted education?

Are you looking for a rewarding long-term role within a calm and supportive specialist setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an independent specialist school in Birmingham supporting autistic pupils aged 7-17. The school provides a calm and structured environment where pupils can feel safe, understood and ready to re-engage with learning, with a strong focus on building confidence and positive relationships.

The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils in the classroom, help them access learning and provide consistent support around their individual needs, including anxiety, sensory challenges and barriers to engagement.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism / ASD

• An understanding of anxiety, sensory needs and barriers to learning

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• The ability to remain calm, patient and consistent when supporting pupils

• A resilient, caring and adaptable approach

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 Teaching Assistant 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.