SEND Teaching Assistant

Job in Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV98, England, UK

Listing for: Smile Education

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-08

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 110 GBP Hourly GBP 90.00 110.00 HOUR

Location: Bilston

SEND Teaching Assistant – Internal Provision

Location: Bilston, WV14, West Midlands

Full‑Time | ASAP Start | Until End of Academic Year

Pay: £90-£110 per day

Smile Education is recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to support an internal provision base in a supportive and well‑led school.

This is a long‑term role ideal for someone experienced with SEND and SEMH needs
, looking to make an immediate impact.

What you’ll be doing :

Supporting pupils with SEND in a dedicated provision base
Working closely with the HLTA
Delivering 1:1 and small group support
Managing behaviour and supporting SEMH needs
Creating a safe, structured, and engaging environment

What we’re looking for:

Experience supporting SEND pupils (essential)
Strong behaviour management skills
Confident supporting SEMH / complex needs

Qualifications required:

Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE)
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning and Development
Level 3 T Level in Education and Early Years (with placement completed)
Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning
Level 2 or 3 Specialist Supporting Teaching & Learning
Level 2 or 3 Children and Young Persons Workforce

Why apply?

Long‑term opportunity until July, with potential to extend or secure another long‑term role
Supportive school and leadership team
Competitive pay through Smile Education
Dedicated consultant support

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

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