Empowering Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant

Smile Education Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school in Tamworth. You will support secondary-aged students with SEND, helping them engage with learning and develop confidence, independence and social skills.

Working with teachers and support staff, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapt activities to individual needs and promote positive behaviour to create an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people.
• SEND experience is desirable.
• Level 2/3 TA or equivalent qualification.
• Confidence supporting students with additional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, consistent approach to behaviour management.
• Ability to work as part of a wider team.
• Willingness to support students academically and pastorally.
• High expectations for student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support across the school.
• Deliver engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Support students to access the curriculum at their level.
• Build relationships and promote independence and confidence.
• Support social, emotional and personal development.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Team player

Calm and consistent

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Smile Education is recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school in Tamworth. You will support secondary-aged students with SEND, helping them engage with learning and develop confidence, independence and social skills.

Working with teachers and support staff, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapt activities to individual needs and promote positive behaviour to create an inclusive learning environment.