SEN Teaching Assistant

Smile Education Recruitment; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment in Rowley Regis is seeking Teaching Assistants and experienced SEN specialists to support pupils in a specialist educational setting. Positions involve 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access a personalised curriculum and develop independence.

The role focuses on supporting children aged 7–19 with diverse needs including autism and learning difficulties, with emphasis on safeguarding, teamwork, and reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEN Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants is welcomed.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties or complex SEN would be advantageous.
• Candidates with a caring, patient and compassionate approach are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of SEN and complex learning needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Help pupils access a personalised curriculum.
• Support communication, interaction and engagement.
• Develop pupils' confidence and independence.
• Assist with personal care and wellbeing where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop life and social skills.
• Support pupils to prepare for life beyond school.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN professionals.
• Follow individual education and support plans.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication

Team player

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Assistants & SEN Specialists Wanted

Smile Education are currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants and experienced SEN specialists to support pupils within a specialist educational setting in Rowley Regis.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and want to make a meaningful difference to their development, independence and future outcomes.

The setting supports pupils aged 7–19 with a range of additional needs, including Autism, Global Development Delay and Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties.

As a Teaching Assistant or SEN Specialist, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide high-quality, individualised support. Depending on your experience, you may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or within the wider classroom environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN and complex learning needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Helping pupils access a personalised curriculum.
• Supporting communication, interaction and engagement.
• Developing pupils' confidence and independence.
• Supporting personal care and wellbeing where required.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Helping pupils develop important life and social skills.
• Supporting pupils to prepare for life beyond school.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN professionals and other members of the wider team.
• Following individual education and support plans.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The Pupils

You will be supporting young people with a range of additional needs, which may include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Moderate to severe learning difficulties
• Global developmental delay
• Communication and interaction needs
• Social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Physical and sensory needs
• Complex additional needs

The setting takes an individualised, child-centred approach, recognising that every pupil has different strengths, needs and aspirations.

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience as:

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Teaching Assistants
• SEN Specialists
• Behaviour Support Workers
• Support Workers
• Residential Support Workers
• Youth Workers
• Graduates with relevant experience
• Candidates with a background in care or working with young people

Experience supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties or complex SEN would be highly advantageous.

However, if you are passionate about working with young people, have the right attitude and are keen to develop your SEN experience, we would still love to hear from you.

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring, patient and compassionate.
• Confident working with pupils with additional needs.
• Calm and consistent when managing challenging situations.
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with young people.
• Adaptable and able to respond to individual needs.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Committed to helping pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Reliable, resilient and proactive.
• Passionate about making a genuine difference.

Your experience could make a real difference to a young person's future.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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