SEN Teaching Assistant

Acocks Green Primary School are looking for a full time (32.5 hours per week) Level 3 teaching assistant, with a specific interest in working with children with SEND, to join our friendly, hard working team.,

• will have a sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, especially around the needs of students with Autism


• has experience of working in a school environment, with children with SEN


• is a qualified practitioner, who has experience of Early Years, Key Stage 1 and preferably at least some experience of Key Stage 2


• has proven skills that will contribute to a growing team within the school's provision


• is a reflective and flexible practitioner


• is committed to developing personalised learning


• will contribute to the development of school and continue raising standards at Acocks Green Primary School


• has an enthusiastic and positive attitude which reflects our school motto of 'Everyone is different, everyone is equal, everyone is welcome', This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.


There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.


• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.


• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.


• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.


• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.


We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.


• an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment


• a whole range of professional development opportunities to further develop colleagues' skills and paid opportunities


• a creative and innovative in our approach to all aspects of school life


• a supportive team


• support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team


• a strong family ethos where individuals are respected and valued, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.