SEN Teaching Assistants for Lozells & Handsworth
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Holiday pay is paid in addition and there is access to a pension scheme if eligible |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ambassadors Resourcing |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ARN147 |
Summary
Ambassadors Resourcing is looking to expand our team of experienced full-time SEN Teaching Assistants to work in temporary, short-term or long-term positions in SEN schools in and around the Lozells and Handsworth areas. The roles involve supporting children with additional needs, including autism, ADHD and specific communication difficulties. Experience of Makaton, PECs and Team-Teach is preferable, but not essential.
Job Description
• The successful SEN Teaching Assistants will:
• Have a passion and commitment to supporting children who have SEN
• Be confident in building effective relationships with pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Encourage pupils to interact with others
• Support teachers with planning, preparation and carrying out of inspiring
activities
• Have strong behaviour management skills
• Be flexible, dynamic and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Encourage independence, helping the children with transition around school
and personal care
• Actively promote and support safeguarding of all children, ensuring that all the
policies and procedures of the schools and Ambassadors Resourcing are
observed and responsibilities understood.
Requirements
• The successful SEN Teaching Assistants must:
• Have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or 3 or the equivalent in Childcare and
Education or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Have experience and knowledge of working with pupils with autism and SEN
• Have previous experience of working in a SEN school or a Resource Base
• Have a legal right to work in the UK
• Have/acquire an enhanced DBS and Overseas Police Clearances (if
applicable)
• Provide 2 professional childcare & education references covering the last 2
years
• Shortlisted candidates will be subject to Check a Teacher’s Record and an
online search as part of Ambassadors Resourcing Safer Recruitment checks
• Will attend an in person interview which will include questions about
safeguarding and the candidate’s understanding of working with children and
young people
Ambassadors Resourcing
• Ambassadors Resourcing have been evaluated as the number 1 supplier of
Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Nursery Staff with Birmingham, Sandwell
and Wolverhampton City Council. This evaluation takes into consideration
price, quality and social value!
• Ambassadors Resourcing has been helping staff in the childcare and
education sector find short, long term and permanent jobs for 18 years, to
great success
• Ambassadors Resourcing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and expects every candidate to share this commitment
• We provide free on-line training programmes for all staff to ensure that they are
up to date with current practices and changes occurring in the profession
• We offer a £150 bonus referral scheme
• Holiday pay is paid to all our staff and access to a contributory pension is also
available for those who qualify
• This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Ambassadors Resourcing that
operates as an employment business
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch:
Free phone: 0800 222 9160 or Mobile friendly: 0333 577 9160
Job Description
• The successful SEN Teaching Assistants will:
• Have a passion and commitment to supporting children who have SEN
• Be confident in building effective relationships with pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Encourage pupils to interact with others
• Support teachers with planning, preparation and carrying out of inspiring
activities
• Have strong behaviour management skills
• Be flexible, dynamic and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Encourage independence, helping the children with transition around school
and personal care
• Actively promote and support safeguarding of all children, ensuring that all the
policies and procedures of the schools and Ambassadors Resourcing are
observed and responsibilities understood.
Requirements
• The successful SEN Teaching Assistants must:
• Have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or 3 or the equivalent in Childcare and
Education or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Have experience and knowledge of working with pupils with autism and SEN
• Have previous experience of working in a SEN school or a Resource Base
• Have a legal right to work in the UK
• Have/acquire an enhanced DBS and Overseas Police Clearances (if
applicable)
• Provide 2 professional childcare & education references covering the last 2
years
• Shortlisted candidates will be subject to Check a Teacher’s Record and an
online search as part of Ambassadors Resourcing Safer Recruitment checks
• Will attend an in person interview which will include questions about
safeguarding and the candidate’s understanding of working with children and
young people
Ambassadors Resourcing
• Ambassadors Resourcing have been evaluated as the number 1 supplier of
Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Nursery Staff with Birmingham, Sandwell
and Wolverhampton City Council. This evaluation takes into consideration
price, quality and social value!
• Ambassadors Resourcing has been helping staff in the childcare and
education sector find short, long term and permanent jobs for 18 years, to
great success
• Ambassadors Resourcing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and expects every candidate to share this commitment
• We provide free on-line training programmes for all staff to ensure that they are
up to date with current practices and changes occurring in the profession
• We offer a £150 bonus referral scheme
• Holiday pay is paid to all our staff and access to a contributory pension is also
available for those who qualify
• This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Ambassadors Resourcing that
operates as an employment business
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch:
Free phone: 0800 222 9160 or Mobile friendly: 0333 577 9160