Teaching Assistant- ICT​/Coding Specialist

Overview

SMILE Education are recruiting on behalf of a secondary special school in Wolverhampton, part of The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust
, for a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistant
.

This full-time role involves supporting pupils with a range of complex additional needs, helping them to engage with learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to secondary-aged students
• Support pupils with ADHD, ASD, SEMH, PMLD
  , and challenging behaviour
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated and engaging lessons
• Support students with emotional regulation, communication, and personal care where required
• Implement behaviour support strategies in line with school policies
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

• Recent experience supporting students with special educational needs
• Experience working with ADHD, ASD, SEMH, PMLD, and challenging behaviour
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• A strong interest and aptitude in coding, gaming, and computers
  , using technology to engage and motivate learners
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust
• A rewarding role making a real difference to students’ lives
• Access to professional development and training opportunities through SMILE Education
• Full-time, consistent working hours (8:30am–3:30pm)

The school and SMILE Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.