SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching AssistantPay Rate: £90.00 per dayLocation: WolverhamptonHours: 8.30am – 3.30pm

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in Wolverhampton, working with children aged 3 to 11 years with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young learners' lives by providing essential support in their educational and personal development.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping children overcome learning barriers, build confidence, and achieve their potential. You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs, providing tailored support to pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other additional needs. Your role will include:

• Assisting with learning activities in the classroom, ensuring all pupils are engaged and supported
• Providing one-to-one and small group interventions to help students with their academic and social development
• Supporting emotional and behavioural needs, creating a safe and positive learning environment
• Encouraging independence and confidence, helping pupils to develop essential life skills

• Weekly pay
• Flexible work options (day-to-day supply or full-time placements)
• Ongoing CPD training to enhance your skills
• Holiday pay included
• A dedicated consultant to support your career progression

• Previous experience working with children with SEN in a school setting
• A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with teachers and support staff
• A valid enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, placing professionals in permanent and temporary roles, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people, and all successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with Smart Education.