Primary Teaching Assistant's SEN

Smile Education; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to work across welcoming primary and SEN schools in Bromsgrove, Worcester and Redditch.

You will support pupils in mainstream and specialist settings, helping with learning, developing confidence and independence, and enabling access to education. We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience, from graduates to seasoned assistants, who are caring, reliable and patient.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and reliable approach to supporting children.
• Willingness to work across primary settings with SEN experience encouraged.
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in mainstream and SEN settings.
• Assist in 1:1 and small group activities.
• Support learning goals and accessibility for pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Patient

Job description

Teaching Assistants & SEN Teaching Assistants – Primary Schools

Locations: Bromsgrove, Worcester & Redditch

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time & part-time opportunities available

Teaching Assistants & SEN Teaching Assistants WantedAre you passionate about working with children and looking for your next opportunity in education?

Smile Education are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary and SEN schools in Bromsgrove, Worcester and Redditch.

We have a growing number of opportunities available for candidates looking to work in mainstream primary schools, specialist SEN settings and schools supporting pupils with additional needs. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, an SEN specialist, a recent graduate or have valuable transferable experience working with children, we want to hear from you.

Depending on the school and your experience, you could be supporting pupils:

• In the classroom alongside the class teacher.
• On a1:1 basis.
• In small groups.
• With additional learning needs.
• With social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• With communication and interaction needs.
• With autism and ADHD.
• With complex or additional needs within specialist settings.
• To develop their confidence, independence and engagement in learning.

You will play an important role in helping children access education, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

We Are Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience as:

• Teaching Assistants
• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants
• Nursery Practitioners
• Behaviour Support Workers
• Youth Workers
• Support Workers
• Graduates interested in education
• Candidates with relevant childcare or care experience

Experience within a school is advantageous but not essential for every position.

Most importantly, you will becaring, reliable, patient and passionate about supporting children.

By registering with Smile Education, you could gain access to a variety of opportunities acrossBromsgrove, Worcester and Redditch, including:

• Long-term positions
• Full-time and part-time roles
• 1:1 SEN support
• Mainstream primary opportunities
• Specialist SEN settings
• Opportunities to gain valuable school experience
• Potential permanent positions
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team

We take the time to understand your experience, preferences and career goals so we can match you with schools and roles that are right for you.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.