SEN Teaching Assistant

SMART Education Recruitment; Coseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide support for primary-aged pupils with diverse learning needs in Dudley. This role involves assisting with communication, social needs, and classroom activities. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN and strong communication skills. You will benefit from competitive daily pay, free training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in children's development.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Free CPD and training opportunities

Support from a dedicated consultant

Warm inclusive school environment

Opportunity to impact children's development

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with moderate and complex learning needs.
• Preferred qualification in teaching assistance.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils.
• Assist pupils with communication and social needs.
• Support teachers with classroom activities.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with SEN

Strong communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Patient and caring approach

Ability to work in a team

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Dudley

Salary: £85 - £106 per day

Contract: Full time / Part time

Smart Education is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with moderate and complex learning needs, including speech, language and communication difficulties. The school is a caring and inclusive community where pupils bring a wonderful diversity of abilities, interests, and personalities—creating a vibrant and unique learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support
• Assist pupils with communication, social, and learning needs
• Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Promote independence, positive behaviour, and engagement
• Help create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN (MLD, communication needs, or similar)
• Level 2 TA qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Ability to work well as part of a supportive team
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily pay
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Support from a dedicated consultant
• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's development

About Smart Education

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. We work with Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors across the Midlands.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in regulated activity with children.

If you are a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant ready to support pupils with diverse needs, apply now to join this welcoming primary SEN setting in Dudley