HLTA / Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant – South Birmingham HLTA / Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time
Location: South Birmingham
Pay: £90 – £120 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Summer Term with long-term opportunities available from September
Contract: Monday to Friday, Full-time
Sector: Primary and Secondary SEN
Smile Education is recruiting experienced HLTAs and Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools and alternative provisions across South Birmingham.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced support staff who are passionate about helping children with additional needs achieve their full potential within nurturing SEN environments.
The Role
- Provide classroom, small-group and 1:1 support for pupils with SEN.
- Support students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs.
- Deliver intervention sessions and tailored learning activities.
- Support teachers with lesson preparation and classroom delivery.
- Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Support pupils’ independence, confidence and social development.
About the Schools
- Welcoming SEN schools and specialist provisions.
- Supportive senior leadership teams and SEN departments.
- Opportunities across primary and secondary age groups.
- Excellent facilities and specialist SEN resources.
- Long-term opportunities available from September.
Requirements
- HLTA qualification or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Previous SEN experience essential.
- Understanding of Autism and additional learning needs.
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
- Patient, professional and caring nature.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced SEN support staff looking for long-term opportunities within supportive South Birmingham schools.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks. Successful applicants must be able to provide a minimum of two references covering the last two years, with at least one reference commenting on their interaction and work with children.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
