Description
We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a secondary SEN school in Oldbury on a temporary, supply basis through CERT Solutions. In this role, you will work closely with individual students who require additional support due to SEN challenges and behavioural difficulties. As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, your primary focus will be to provide tailored support that promotes their academic progress, emotional well-being, and personal development.
Your key responsibilities as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant:
- Provide 1:1 support to students with SEN needs, helping them engage positively with their learning.
- Implement strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policies.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO, and other professionals to create a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Support the emotional and social development of students, promoting self-regulation and resilience.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour, feeding back to the relevant staff.
Requirements for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant:
- Experience working with students with SEN needs and challenging behaviour (in a school or similar setting).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- An understanding of behaviour management strategies and a proactive approach to supporting students.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable:
- Relevant qualifications in Education, SEN, or Childcare.
- Previous experience in a similar SEN school setting.
All rates are inclusive of holiday pay
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
For more information or if you would like to apply, please call Paul Graham at the CERT Solutions office on 0121 728 6677 or apply online today.
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
