Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEN)
- Employer
- Birmingham City Council
- Location
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School Coventry Road South Yardley Birmingham B10 0HT
- Salary
- £24,027 to £25,992 pro rata
- Closing date
- 6 Dec 2024
- Reference
- JOB002613
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- See advert details
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
The teaching assistant’s main role is to provide support to pupils who have Special Educational Needs, specifically those with an Educational Health Care Plan. The TA will ensure that the pupils can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other pupils in the class and make progress.
Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs. The TA will be responsible for implementing the targets and strategies outlined in the EHC Plan in liaison with the class teachers and the SENDCo. On occasions the TA may be redeployed elsewhere in the school based on the needs presented within the school.
Supporting Pupils;
- to provide learning support for pupils in class or in 1:1 situations
- to develop knowledge of the particular needs of the pupils and seek advice from the SENDCo, class teacher and outside agencies as required
- to aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required e.g. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc.
- to make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the SENDCo or teacher
- to organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment across the whole school environment
- provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards to student
- facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them
- to attend in service training and relevant meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational need
- to provide personal care to children who require a dedicated person to manage their physical needs including hygiene
Supporting the SENDCO;
- to work as part of the team to ensure that the wellbeing and personal development of the student enhances their learning opportunities and life skills
- to provide regular feedback to the SENDCO and, where necessary, relevant outside agencies about any pupil’s difficulties and progress
- to contribute to the Ss’ annual review by writing a brief report and attending the meeting where possible
- supporting the School
- to foster links between home and school
- to support the Catholic ethos of the school
- to participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate
- to understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs
- to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the students’ needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school
- to carry out duties as directed by the SENDCO or Principal
We can offer:
- fantastic children who are desperate to learn
- friendly and supportive families and staff
- a caring family environment with a commitment to safeguarding all children
- an opportunity to use your skills and develop professionally
- a welcoming and supportive Governing Body
Still unsure? Then come and visit us!
Informal visits are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office on 0121 675 2670
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
For an application pack and further information, visit our website or email recruitment@holyfam.bham.sch.uk.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check (where applicable) Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Company
Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.
We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.
Information for applicants with a disability
We are a proud Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).
If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.
The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
- A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
- An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
- A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
- A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
- A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.
We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.
In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.
Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.
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- Website
- http://birmingham.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 675 7070
- Location
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Birmingham City Council
Birmingham
West Midlands
B2 2XU
United Kingdom
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