SEN Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the Wednesbury area is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant starting January 2026. The role involves working one-on-one with students with Special Educational Needs, supporting their education and personal development. Applicants should have prior experience in this field, a passion for fostering student relationships, and a willingness to undergo a DBS check. Competitive daily rates and professional development training are offered.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Passion for building strong relationships with students.
• Willingness to obtain an up-to-date DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with a student with Special Educational Needs.
• Support the child following their EHCP and school guidelines.
• Commit to working full-time hours Monday to Friday.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Relationship building with pupils

Commitment to full-time work

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

ABC Teachers are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in the Wednesbury area with prior experience supporting pupils of primary age with Special Educational Needs to start from January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Working one to one with a student with Special educational needs, outside of the classroom setting.
• Supporting the child following their EHCP and school guidelines.
• Starting from January 2026 as a full-time member of staff with the potential to become a permanent member of the school.
• Working between school hours of 08:30-15:30, Monday to Friday up until the end of summer term, July 2026.

The school: ABC Teachers work closely with schools across Wednesbury and surrounding areas, all offering a warm environment for supply staff coming into the school.

Requirements

• Have had prior experience working effectively with a student with additional needs.
• Have a keen passion for building a strong working relationship with pupils and to provide them the best chance of developing.
• Be able to commit to full-time work.
• Ideally have a teaching assistant qualification, however with the right experience this is not compulsory.
• Provide references from your most recent and relevant employment.
• Possess or be willing to obtain an up-to-date DBS check registered with the update service.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

ABC Teachers does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant with SEN experience in the Wednesbury area and you are looking for a role working in a school where you can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our Primary team on (phone number removed).

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