Primary School Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Dudley, Oldbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD Courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term contract at a SEND school in Oldbury. The role supports secondary-aged students with autism and complex needs, working closely with teachers to promote engagement, independence, and progress on-site in WS10.

You will benefit from market-leading pay, CPD courses, 24/7 onboarding support, and a referral scheme. This is a PAYE role with safeguarding and DBS checks as standard.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children/young people with SEND, particularly autism and complex needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience supporting students with communication and behaviour needs.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged students with autism and complex needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver high-quality support inside and outside the classroom.
• Encourage student engagement, independence and progress.

Skills

Level 3 TA

SEND experience

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Patience

Passion for helping pupils

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £100 to £130 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: WS10

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Are you an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with additional needs?

Do you have the resilience, patience and enthusiasm to help young people with autism and complex needs achieve their full potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time, long-term role within a supportive secondary SEND school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Oldbury, a welcoming secondary SEND school that supports students with complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties, communication and language difficulties, challenging behaviours and acute medical needs. The school provides outstanding support for students with autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex medical needs, while promoting independence, purposeful choice and celebrating every individual's achievements within a student-centred, family-focused environment.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from September. The successful Level 3 Teaching Assistant will support secondary-aged students with autism, complex needs, communication needs and behaviour needs, working closely with teaching staff to deliver high-quality support both inside and outside the classroom while encouraging student engagement, independence and progress.

The successful Level 3 Teaching Assistant will have:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly autism and complex needs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Experience supporting students with communication and behaviour needs
• A patient, caring and proactive approach
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme