Special Education Support Assistant

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Empowering Learning Full time

Empowering Learning Ltd. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Support Assistant to join our team at our renowned school in Harborne. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and other professionals to provide individualised support to students with complex needs and learning difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the implementation of EHCPs and behaviour management strategies.
  • Support students in their academic activities, including reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Facilitate independent learning and engagement in classroom activities.
  • Collaborate with teachers and therapists to adapt and modify curriculum materials to meet individual student needs.
  • Promote social interaction and foster a positive classroom environment.
  • Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and achievements.
  • Assist in the supervision of students during break times, outings, and extracurricular activities.
  • Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment.

Requirements:

  • Relevant teaching assistant qualification or equivalent.
  • Relevant experience working with children with complex needs and learning difficulties is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of special education strategies and practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • A genuine passion for supporting the educational development of children with diverse needs.
  • First aid and safeguarding certifications are advantageous.

Empowering Learning Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.



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