Compassionate SEN TA for Primary – Full-Time

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming specialist primary school in Wolverhampton. This full-time, long-term role requires supporting children with a range of complex needs and working closely with a dedicated team to deliver tailored learning experiences.

The school emphasises a nurturing, inclusive environment, with smaller class sizes and a focus on academic progress, social development and emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, sensory needs, physical needs).
• Strong behaviour management with positive strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to primary-aged pupils with diverse SEN.
• Support children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, sensory and physical needs.
• One-to-one and small-group support to aid learning and development.
• Assist the class teacher with engaging, differentiated activities.
• Demonstrate positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and self-regulation.
• Support pupils' communication, social skills and independence.
• Maintain a safe, structured classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and other Teaching Assistants.
• Be flexible and adapt to changing classroom needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

One-to-one support

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 qualification in Teaching Assistant studies

Job description

Smile Education is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming specialist primary school in Wolverhampton. This full-time, long-term role requires supporting children with a range of complex needs and working closely with a dedicated team to deliver tailored learning experiences.

The school emphasises a nurturing, inclusive environment, with smaller class sizes and a focus on academic progress, social development and emotional wellbeing.