SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

ABC Teachers is seeking compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work at SEN Primary and Secondary Schools in Coventry on a day-to day supply basis.  

About the role: 

• Providing individualised support to students with SEN including autism and speech, language and communication needs.
• Working alongside a class teacher and a team of experienced support staff to assist with the general day-to-day running of the classrooms.

• Building a quick rapport with the students to support students educational, social and emotional development.  

• Offering 1-1 or small group support, aiding in academic tasks, social interactions and behaviour management.

About the School: 

• The school caters to students with a broad spectrum of special educational needs with the aim of creating the best environment for all pupils.

• Following the embedded ethos to ensure students excel. 

• The school is focused on creating a curriculum that recognises individual talents and personalities which encourage all to flourish.

• Easily accessible from Nuneaton, Rugby and Birmingham.

About you: 
To be considered for the Teaching Assistant, you will: 

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism and looked after children. 
• Experience with non-verbal children is desirable but not essential.

• Suitable qualifications such as Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential. 

• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students 

• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check. 

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. 

About ABC Teachers  
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and 

What ABC Teachers offer 

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive: 

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

 
How to apply 
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed). 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. 

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