Teaching Assistant (Level2)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Level 2: £22,302 to £23,058

Job Type: permanent

Job overview

Our client is looking for a Teaching Assistant you will put pupils at the centre of your work, supporting them to thrive in the school environment so that they develop the skills needed for life. You will be assigned to a particular class of up to six pupils and will support them in all subjects. You will work with pupils to improve opportunities for them to develop their talents and interests and help them to grow in confidence and independence. You will be a team player and work closely with the wider, multi-disciplinary staff team to ensure pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. Whilst experience is important in this role, it is essential that you share our ethos and values.

About you:

Ideally, for this role, we are looking for applicants who have experience of working with children with Autism and associated needs and have a passion for supporting young people to learn and develop but more importantly, people who wants to make a difference to the lives and education of our children and young people. We would love to hear from you if you share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions.

Why work for this school?

· a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement

· a comprehensive induction programme

· continued professional development and training

· contributions to your pension

· a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:

· £500 refer-a-friend bonus

· life assurance

· cycle to work scheme and laptop loans

· discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness

· birthday treats

· long service and employee of the month awards

· employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice