Teaching Assistant Sen

**SEN Teaching Assistant**

**Location**: Aldridge

**Duration**: Full time, on-going

**Salary**: £77-96 p/d (DOE)

**The School/role**:
We are currently looking for a qualified Teaching Assistant to take on a long-term position working one-to-one with a SEN child within our mainstream setting. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for working closely with a child in the school, supporting their learning, behaviour and development. We are looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to build a positive relationship with a child in the setting, following their EHCP and being a positive role model in the school to guide them. The child has ASD and due to frustration can display behavioural needs. In this role you will be working with the child 1:1, but supported by the class teacher, SENCO and other professionals.

Ofsted rated “Good” school in Aldridge who are dedicated to supporting children’s holistic development encouraging each pupil to progress independently. As a community Primary school, we dedicate all our learning opportunities to be accessible to all children, ensuring they are supported and feel part of our local community. We are a team of supportive and inclusive staff, who pride themselves on their team work approach to teaching and learning.

**Requirements**:

- Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant background/qualifications.
- Level 1, or higher, safeguarding certificate (This training can be provided)
- Relevant references dated within the past 2 years.
- Valid Photo ID - Driving Licence or passport
- Enhanced DBS - on the update service (This can be processed for you)

The team within the school are very supportive and will help you along the way. The staff in the school aim to give the best possible educational experience for their students. This job opportunity is very rewarding for people who have teaching assistant experience.

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Balfor Recruitment is an **award-winning **recruiter to the public, private and non-profit sectors for temporary, contract and permanent staffing. With **over 20 years of proven success **within the recruitment industry we can provide specialist staff in the following areas:

- **SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants**
- **Primary Teachers and Support Staff**
- **Secondary Teachers and Support Staff**
- **Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants**
- **FE Lecturers**
- **Note Takers**
- **BSL Signers**
- **Academic Support Workers and Dyslexia Tutors**

**What you’ll get in return**:
As well as an attractive and competitive daily rate, you will gain experience of working within a school and a good insight into the education sector. We’re extremely proud to have been assisting schools in these areas for several years. You will also join our ‘refer a friend’ scheme where you could be entitled to receive £200 in vouchers.

**What you need to do now**:
If you feel this role isn’t right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Balfor Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Balfor Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

**Salary**: £77.00-£96.00 per day

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AB - 13/3/24