SEN Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Bilston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A SEND School in Bilston is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who is qualified to Level 2 or 3. The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting SEND learners and possess strong knowledge of the curriculum and experience working with children with various needs. Full-time position offers a supportive environment to help pupils achieve their potential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of experience working with Special Needs.
• Safeguarding level 1 trained is essential.
• Passionate about supporting SEND learners.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASD through SEMH needs in a SEND school setting.
• Build rapport and manage behavior management with challenging learners.
• Nurture and support young children with SEND.

Skills

Knowledge of SEND curriculum

Behaviour management skills

Rapport building

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Job Vacancy

• SEN Teaching Assistant role in: Bilston
• Starting date: September 2025
• Salary: 90 - 110 per day, dependant on experience
• Temporary, ongoing Contract
• Full Time Vacancy (8:30am - 4pm, Monday to Friday)

SEN Teaching Assistant Specification
We are currently seeking a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time job in a SEND School in Bilston. This is working with Secondary age SEN children.

To be considered you must have a passion for supporting SEND learners and have an expert knowledge of the SEND school curriculum, along with and having a caring and nurturing approach to your work.

• You must be a qualified SEN Teaching Assistant (level 2 or 3 minimum)
• Have a excellent knowledge of the UK SEND system
• Have worked with SEMH/SEBD/ADHD/ASD
• Be able to nurture and support young children with SEND
• Ideally have worked at least 12 months within Special Needs
• Safeguarding level 1 trained
• Dedicated to supporting young SEND learners

The school is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant

This school caters to children with ASD through to SEMH needs, as such need a strong member of staff who can build rapport and work with the students. They are seeking a candidate with strong knowledge and experience in supporting students with these specific needs.

You will need to have good behaviour management skills, and able to build rapport with challenging learners, however the right candidate will be able to build up great working relationships and enjoy the reward of this.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, engaging, and passionate about working with children. As a specialist SEND setting, it's essential that you are both professional and diligent, as you will be working independently with pupils who have a wide range of abilities and requirements.

SEN Teaching Assistant Summary

The school is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in the Bilston area, qualified to level 2 or 3, who can confidently engage and motivate pupils to reach their full potential. To be considered, you must be a fully qualified Teaching Assistant with strong classroom practice and a genuine passion for working within SEND education.

If you're an SEN Teaching Assistant who feels well-suited for this opportunity-or if you know someone who would be a great fit-please apply today. For more information, feel free to explore Empowering Learning and learn more about what we do.

Applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants are welcome.

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