Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant (7-18) | £95/day

SMART Education Recruitment; Glenville; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment in Walsall is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7–18 with diverse learning needs. Work options include full-time placements or flexible day-to-day cover, with a daily rate of £95.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to tailor support plans, promote independence, and help pupils access learning in a specialist SEND environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience within a special school, SEND provision, or similar educational environment.
• Confidence in supporting pupils with learning difficulties, autism, and communication needs.
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Satisfactory references covering your most recent 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND and moderate learning difficulties.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Assisting pupils with autism, communication difficulties, and behavioural needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
• Helping pupils access differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting communication and interaction.
• Encouraging independence and life skills.
• Assisting personal care and physical needs as required.
• Helping maintain an inclusive, safe learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Enhanced DBS

References

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment in Walsall is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7–18 with diverse learning needs. Work options include full-time placements or flexible day-to-day cover, with a daily rate of £95.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to tailor support plans, promote independence, and help pupils access learning in a specialist SEND environment.