Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced privately funded Teaching Assistant to provide in-school support for a bright 9-year-old boy in Solihull. Our client attends a mainstream school but requires significant academic and social assistance to thrive.

Our Client's Needs:

Our client has a history of cerebral palsy secondary to a brain injury at birth, epilepsy, and ADHD. He is currently struggling within the mainstream school environment, and requires some one-to-one support to help him achieve.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one academic and social support within a mainstream Key Stage 2 classroom setting. Assist with the understanding and completion of classwork, adapting materials as needed. Implement strategies to support a child with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, ADHD, and potential ASD. Help manage and mitigate challenges related to attention, focus, and sensory processing. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Support the child's social interactions and emotional well-being. Liaise effectively with parents/guardians and school staff (as appropriate and agreed upon).

About You:

Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, specifically within Key Stage 2. Demonstrable experience working with children with complex needs, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and ADHD. Experience with autism is highly desirable. A compassionate, patient, and resilient individual with a genuine desire to make a difference. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and proactively. A strong understanding of safeguarding principles. Relevant TA qualifications are highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to provide crucial, tailored support to a child who will greatly benefit from your expertise. You will be a young man's educational journey, helping him to access the curriculum and achieve his full potential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Key stage 2 experience Do you have experience supporting clients with a brain injury? Are you on the DBS update service?
Work Location: In person