Pupil Support Assistant – SEN

Smile Education; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking passionate Pupil Support Assistants to support pupils with SEN in Walsall and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible opportunities across full-time and part-time schedules and requires dedication to helping children feel supported and included.

You will work closely with teachers and staff to encourage engagement, support learning, and promote positive behaviour in primary settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or individuals with additional needs
• Experience in a primary school/SEN setting advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Help pupils access lessons and participate in activities
• Support children with Autism, ADHD and SEMH
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and social development
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Provide reassurance during challenging situations
• Assist during transitions and less structured parts of the day
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other school staff
• Follow individual learning and behaviour plans
• Contribute to monitoring pupil progress

Skills

Patience

Caring

Reliability

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant – SEN

Location: Walsall and surrounding areas

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time and Flexible Opportunities

Sector: Primary Education / Special Educational Needs

Are you passionate about helping children feel supported, included and confident in their learning? We are looking for caring, reliable and dedicated Pupil Support Assistants to work within primary schools across Walsalland the surrounding areas. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a genuine difference to pupils who may need additional support to thrive in the classroom.

You will work closely with teachers and school staff to provide individualised support, encourage positive behaviour and help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs


• Helping pupils access lessons and participate fully in school activities


• Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties and other SEN needs


• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships


• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and social development


• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement


• Providing reassurance and encouragement during challenging situations


• Supporting children during transitions and less structured parts of the school day


• Adapting activities and approaches to meet individual needs


• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other school professionals


• Following individual support, learning and behaviour plans


• Contributing to the monitoring of pupil progress

We are looking for individuals who are genuinely committed to supporting children's development and wellbeing.

You will ideally have experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs. Experience within a primary school, SEN setting, childcare or support environment would be advantageous.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Patient, caring and understanding


• Confident supporting children with a range of additional needs


• Calm and consistent when managing challenging situations


• Reliable, professional and adaptable


• Able to build positive and trusting relationships


• A strong communicator and team player


• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential


• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Working as a Pupil Support Assistant is about more than helping children complete their schoolwork.You could be the person who helps a pupil settle into their day, overcome a difficult moment, engage with a lesson or take an important step towards greater independence.

Every child has different needs, strengths and challenges. Your patience, encouragement and consistency can have a lasting impact on their confidence and development.

We offer opportunities to work within supportive primary school environments across Walsalland the surrounding areas, with flexible options available depending on your experience and availability.

If you are passionate about supporting children and want a role where your work genuinely matters, we would love to hear from you.

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