Sen Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excel

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd are recruiting a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming primary school in Willenhall for Autumn Term 2026, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The role involves supporting pupils with a range of needs, helping them access learning, and developing independence within a supportive environment. You will collaborate with the SEN team and classroom staff throughout the term.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in primary or SEN settings.
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service) required or willing to obtain.
• Two recent and relevant references required.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time in the school's SEN room.
• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND.
• Support individual pupils and small groups with learning and development.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and emotional skills.
• Support pupils with learning plans and targets.
• Assist with classroom routines and transitions.
• Work with the class teacher, SENCO and support team.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN/ SEND interest

Patience & adaptability

Job description

Vision for Education are currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to work within an SEN room at a welcoming primary school in Willenhall. This role is for the Autumn Term 2026, with the potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will work closely with the school's SEN team, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them to access learning, develop their independence and thrive within a supportive environment.

The role

This role will include:

• Working full-time within the school's dedicated SEN room.
• Providing tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Supporting individual pupils and small groups with their learning and development.
• Helping pupils to develop their communication, social and emotional skills.
• Supporting pupils with their individual learning plans and targets.
• Assisting with classroom activities, routines and transitions throughout the school day.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupils to develop their confidence and independence.
• Working throughout the Autumn Term 2026, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

The school

This position is based in a supportive and inclusive primary school in Willenhall. The school is committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with additional needs, receive the support and opportunities they need to achieve their full potential.

You will become part of a dedicated SEN team who work collaboratively to create a nurturing, safe and engaging environment for pupils.

Requirements

To be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary or SEN setting.
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND or a strong interest in developing your SEN experience.
• Be patient, nurturing and adaptable in your approach.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be confident supporting pupils on an individual and small-group basis.
• Be able to commit to a full-time role throughout the Autumn Term 2026.
• Be interested in the potential for a permanent position.
• Be able to provide two recent and relevant references.
• Have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

Vision for Education 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 Vision for Education

Vision for Education 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.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

Vision for Education 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.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excel