Secondary SEND TA

Smile Education Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working around commitments

Regular and long-term opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated support from Smile Education

SEND career development

Job summary

The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust is recruiting multiple Teaching Assistants to support a vibrant specialist school in Tamworth. You will work with pupils aged 11–19 with EHCPs, assisting in and out of the classroom and collaborating with teachers to promote inclusive learning.

Flexible day-to-day supply, regular weekly work, and longer-term placements are available. This role offers valuable SEND experience within a supportive team that champions equity, respect and opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is required.
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Ability to provide at least two years of employment/education references, including one referencing experience with children or young people.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11–19 with EHCPs in and out of the classroom.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, personalised and inclusive learning activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, communication and learning needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and personal development.
• Create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team.
• Encourage pupils to achieve their individual goals.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptable

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Smile Education is proud to be recruiting on behalf of The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust for multiple Teaching Assistants to support one of its specialist schools in Tamworth. Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference?

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work, looking to develop your SEND experience, or seeking a more consistent long-term opportunity, we have a range of positions available.

About the Trust

The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust is committed to helping every member of its community be the very best they can be. The Trust is built around the values of equity, respect and opportunity, creating an environment where both pupils and staff are supported to thrive.

About the School

The school is a vibrant and inclusive specialist setting for pupils aged 11–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Every student is valued as an individual, with staff working together to promote independence, confidence and lifelong learning. The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs and provides a nurturing environment where every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

The school’s ethos is centred around four key values:

• Build Relationships
• Nurture and Care
• Grow Together
• Enjoy and AchieveThe Opportunity

Due to ongoing demand, the Trust is looking for multiple Teaching Assistants to provide support across the school.

There are opportunities for:

• Flexible day-to-day supply work
• Regular weekly work
• Longer-term placements for those seeking greater consistency

You’ll be supporting pupils both in and outside of the classroom, working alongside experienced teachers and the wider school team to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting while developing your skills and making a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

Your Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils aged 11–19 with EHCPs
• Provide support both in and outside of the classroom
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, personalised and inclusive learning activities
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support pupils with social, emotional, communication and learning needs
• Promote independence, confidence and personal development
• Create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team
• Encourage pupils to achieve their individual goals

Essential Requirements

To be considered for these positions, you will need:

• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• The ability to provide a minimum of two years' employment and/or education references
• At least one reference must comment on your experience and interaction when working with children or young people
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education

Why Work with Smile Education?

• Flexible working to fit around your existing commitments
• Regular and long-term opportunities available
• Gain valuable experience within specialist SEND education
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated support from your Smile Education consultant
• Opportunities to develop your SEND career

Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

If you're a Level 2+ Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist school in Tamworth, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're looking for flexibility, consistency or the opportunity to develop your SEND experience, Smile Education can help you find the right role.

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