1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Long-Term Maternity Cover

Smile Education; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term maternity cover

1:1 SEN experience

Intervention work

Supportive school environment

Competitive daily rate

Education consultant support

Career development in education

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to students with additional needs at a secondary school in West Bromwich. This is a long-term maternity cover, offering continuity and essential hands-on experience in SEN and education.

You will work closely with teachers and the support team to help students access learning, develop confidence and achieve progression in their academic and social skills.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN or teaching assistant experience is desirable but not essential.
• We are keen to hear from graduates and candidates with transferable experience.
• Candidates with experience working with children or individuals with additional needs are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to students with additional needs.
• Help students access and engage with learning.
• Assist with intervention work to develop key academic and social skills.
• Work with teachers and support team to meet individual student needs.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Adapt your approach according to individual needs and learning styles.
• Support students inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Patience

Empathy

Relationship building

Reliability

Team player

SEN interest

Job description

Smile Education is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to students with additional needs at a secondary school in West Bromwich. This is a long-term maternity cover, offering continuity and essential hands-on experience in SEN and education.

You will work closely with teachers and the support team to help students access learning, develop confidence and achieve progression in their academic and social skills.