Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Selly Oak, Birmingham Weekly Pay | Full-Time | Temp to Perm Opportunity | Immediate Start | Term Time Only | PAYE NOW Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to start immediately within a specialist SEND primary school setting in Selly Oak, supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties and speech, language and communication needs. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive specialist provision with the opportunity to secure a permanent role for the right candidate. The school caters for children with complex needs, all of who have a EHCP. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils throughout the school day on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop communication skills, and support their overall wellbeing. You will support the school's ethos of providing a nurturing, safe environment to all pupils. Key Responsibilities • Support pupils with severe learning difficulties and communication needs • Work as a team to follow students EHCP • Provide 1:1 and small group support • Support speech, language and communication development • Help promote engagement with learning • Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment What We’re Looking For • Experience working within SEN settings (essential) • Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential) • Experience supporting pupils with complex needs, SLD or communication difficulties (essential) • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs Why Work With NOW Education? * Opportunity to work within a supportive specialist school * Full-time, stable placement with a temp to perm opportunity * Competitive PAYE daily pay * Opportunities to move into long-term or permanent roles * Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant * Access to relevant CPD and safeguarding training Interested? To apply, please apply with your up-to-date CV or call Amisha Parmar on (phone number removed) for further information. NOW Education is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to a thorough pre-employment vetting process, which includes: * An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check * Prohibition from Teaching check * Verification of relevant qualifications, including QTS * Medical fitness declaration * Proof of identity and right to work in the UK Applicants must provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment. As part of our due diligence, an online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and associated amendments. In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, this role requires the ability to speak fluent English. Benefits: * Company pension * Referral programme Qualifications * L2/L3 TA