Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

Wolverhampton
Pay Rate: £90.23 - £100.13

Hours:

8:30am – 3:30pm

Smart Education is currently recruiting a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11 to 19 in Wolverhampton. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with students who have a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that every learner can access education in a way that meets their individual needs.

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to assist pupils with a variety of needs, including:

SpLD:
Specific Learning Difficulty

VI:
Visual Impairment

HI:
Hearing Impairment

SLCN:
Speech, Language and Communication Needs

ASD:
Autism Spectrum Disorder

SEMH:
Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs

PD:
Physical Disability

MLD:
Moderate Learning Difficulty

SLD:
Severe Learning Difficulty

PMLD:
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

OTH:
Other Difficulty/Disability

You will support students both individually and in small groups, helping them to develop confidence, communication, and independence while encouraging positive engagement in their learning.

What We Offer:

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD training to support your professional development

Holiday pay

A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals and needs

Requirements:

Experience working with students with a range of SEND needs

Ability to adapt learning materials and approaches to suit individual pupils

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Effective behaviour management and a calm, patient approach

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their potential

About Smart

Education:

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, recruiting for both permanent and temporary positions. We place Teaching Assistants, SEND specialists, Teachers, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors across the Midlands.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in regulated activity with children.

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and want to make a real difference, apply now to join Smart Education in Wolverhampton