Teaching Assistant- Sandwell
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Position Overview & Specifications
Teaching Assistant SEN needed urgently in the Sandwell area to start working ASAP!
Are you looking for a new opportunity with good hours and pay?
Do you have a passion and some experience working with special needs?
Are you an enthusiastic and bubbly individual who can be proactive?
If so, this job is for you!
Due to a high demand of Teaching Assistants needed in SEN schools in Sandwell, Balfor Education are looking for motivated, passionate and pro-active people who want the opportunity to work in a school environment.
The job:
- You will be working with students with special needs so some experience, even personal. Preferably with: SLD, ASD, and Complex LD
- You will be supporting children on a group basis in the classroom, as well as providing 1-2-1 support when needed
- You will need to be able to provide personal care to young children when needed
- You will need a passion and willingness to learn
- You will need to be able to create a strong and supportive relationship with children
- You will have a clear enhanced child and adult DBS or be willing to pay to have one processed through Balfor.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children and are seeking a career in a sector that could offer long term opportunities, then please contact Alisha at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or click ‘apply now’!
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £70.00-£90.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sandwell, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Special needs: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant- Sandwell roles across Balfor Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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