Description
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have the resilience, patience, and dedication to help young people thrive in a nurturing environment? CERT Solutions are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic special school in Handsworth, starting after the Easter holidays.
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Handsworth, Birmingham
Start Date: After Easter Holidays
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Age Range: EYFS to Post-16
Salary: £90-£100 per day
About the School:
This is a vibrant and inclusive special school dedicated to supporting children and young people with a wide range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), behavioural challenges, and profound learning difficulties. The school caters for pupils from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Post-16, providing a highly supportive and tailored educational experience that promotes independence, confidence, and life skills.
The Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to school the development of pupils. You’ll assist in delivering personalised learning plans, managing behaviour positively, and creating a safe, engaging, and respectful learning environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students with complex needs and behavioural challenges
- Implementing individual education and behaviour plans
- Assisting with personal care and daily routines, where required
- Encouraging communication, social skills, and engagement
- Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience supporting children with SEN, especially ASC and challenging behaviour
- Is calm, compassionate, and resilient
- Can build strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff
- Is proactive, flexible, and willing to learn
- Holds a relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, TA qualification) – though experience and the right attitude are just as important
What CERT Solutions can offer you:
- A dedicated consultant
- A trustworthy supply agency
- Great rates of pay (PAYE)
- Transparency and honesty
- Your ideal role as a supply teacher or teaching assistant
- A full time role
- Long term work
- Permanent roles if preferred
What we stand for as a supply teaching agency:
- Communicative
- Efficient
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
For more information regarding this role please contact Courtney on 0121 728 6677.
Alternatively APPLY NOW and one of the team will be in touch.
‘CERT Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be successful against a range of other recruitment checks.
