SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in Wolverhampton to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). The role involves enhancing sensory development and communication skills while collaborating with teachers to meet the individual needs of students.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD training tailored to SEND professionals

Holiday pay

Dedicated consultant for continuous support

Qualifications

• Experience working with PMLD and SLD pupils.
• Knowledge of sensory-based teaching methods.
• Patient, calm, and creative approach to supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in engaging learning activities.
• Support sensory development and communication.
• Work closely with class teacher and professionals.

Skills

Sensory development

Communication

Life skills

Alternative communication tools

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wolverhampton
Pay Rate: GBP95.95 - GBP105.36
Hours: 8:30am 3:30pm

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 3 to 19 in Wolverhampton with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).

About the Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting students with PMLD and SLD in a specialist educational setting. Your focus will be on sensory development, communication, and life skills. You will support students in engaging learning activities while working closely with the class teacher and other professionals to help meet each student s individual educational and care needs. This role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting students with complex needs and helping them achieve their fullest potential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free CPD training tailored to SEND professionals
• Holiday pay
• A dedicated consultant who will offer continuous support throughout your role

Requirements:

• Experience working with PMLD and SLD pupils
• Knowledge of sensory-based teaching methods and alternative communication tools (such as PECS, Makaton)
• A patient, calm, and creative approach to supporting students
• Ability to assist in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• A strong commitment to supporting each student s overall development and wellbeing

About Smart Education:

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, offering staffing solutions for both temporary and permanent roles. We recruit Teaching Assistants, SEND specialists, Teachers, 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 offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.