SEN Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work in an SEN School in Dudley full-time.  About The Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the educational, social, and emotional development of students. You will work alongside a class teacher and a team of experienced support staff, providing tailored assistance to students with severe and profound learning difficulties. The role involves working with students aged four to nineteen, either one-on-one or in small groups, to help them achieve their potential. This is a full-time position, with the potential to become ongoing for the right candidate. About the School: The school caters to students with a range of special educational needs, including physical, sensory, and complex needs. The school follows a deeply embedded ethos that promotes success for every student. It is focused on creating a stimulating and supportive environment to foster each student’s growth and development. The school is easily accessible from Stourbridge, Oldbury, and Halesowen. About you: To be considered for the SEN Teaching Assistant position, you will: Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism and sensory needs. Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, 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). Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration. 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 SEN 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. #abcsupport