Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant, ASC-Specific SEND School

Job Title
Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Qualified)
School Type
All-Age SEND
Age Range of Pupils
3 to 19 years
Location
School‑based – Moseley (B13)
Contract Type
Long-term, Day to day cover, Term-time only

An extraordinary SEND School in Moseley require a Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant to join their exceptionally talented team.
The school is based in the Moseley area of South Birmingham and specialise in supporting individuals with a lead diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). They are an all-age school catering to individuals with complex needs; behaviour that challenges, non-verbal communication and sensory processing needs.
The successful candidate will be based within the secondary department (KS 3 and 4) working with individuals aged 11 to 16 years. Working with individuals of this age bracket can have it’s very challenging moments but this is what makes the role all the more rewarding. Surrounded by dedicated, knowledgeable, skilled and supportive staff (TAs, Teachers and SLT) you’ll be inspired on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities
Working on a 1:1 and small group basis with young people aged 11–16 years with lead diagnosis of Autism (ASC) and complex needs including behaviour that challenges, non-verbal communication and sensory processing needs
Support pupils to engage with learning activities using approaches tailored to their individual needs
Lone-working within the classroom and other areas of the school, following the child or group’s timetable
Following the school’s behaviour management policy and individual’s behaviour plans and Individual Education Plans (IEP)

Person Requirements
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, or an equivalent is a relatable field of work such as Health and Social Care
Experience of working with young people with a lead diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Experience of supporting individuals with non-verbal communication and sensory processing needs as well as displaying behaviour that challenges
Flexible and adaptable to the needs and requirements of individuals with SEND needs
Flexible and adaptable to the needs and requirements of a SEND school
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Highly motivated when lone-working and working as a team
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or we can put one in place for you)
Two satisfactory references covering a minimum of 12 months
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed