Long-term Year 2 SEND Teaching Assistant, Smethwick

New Directions Holdings Limited; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Holdings Limited is seeking a Year 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1-to-1 support for a pupil with autism and speech delay in a mainstream primary setting in Smethwick.

The role is full-time, running from September 2026 until at least July 2027, term-time only (08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday). The successful candidate will demonstrate consistency, care and a proactive approach to student welfare and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience providing SEND support to autistic students is essential.
• Ability to work one-to-one with a pupil and adapt strategies.
• Strong communication with teaching staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 2 pupil on a 1-to-1 basis during school hours.
• Help with classroom routines and transition times.
• Monitor progress and report back to the class teacher.

Skills

Patience

1-to-1 support

SEND experience

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Year 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to work on a 1-to-1 basis with a student who is autistic and has speech & language delay based in a mainstream primary school setting in Smethwick. The school is highly renown locally and has a wonderful reputation for SEND support!

This role will be working full-time, starting from September 2026 until a minimum of July 2027, as the student will be continuing in school as stands, therefore the role is likely to be on-going. This position will be working term-time only for the working hours of 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.

The student requires a consistent, passionate SEND Teaching Assistant, who can commit to full-time hours and give the support and caring nature this student requires.

This role pays on a weekly basis on a daily rate starting from £92.53 per day, up to £96.36 per day dependent on experience and / or qualifications.