SEN Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles & Real Impact

SMART Education Recruitment; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant in the Lichfield area to support pupils with SEND across schools and specialist settings. Roles vary from temporary to long-term, with full-time, part-time, and flexible options to suit different patterns of work.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months experience with SEND and a calm, patient approach. An enhanced DBS is preferred or willingness to obtain one, with references covering the last 24 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience in a school, specialist provision, or similar education environment.
• Understanding of Autism and additional learning needs.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils feel secure, understood, and ready to engage with their education.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups on structured tasks.
• Assist pupils with communication, choices, feelings, and needs.
• Follow EHCP targets and support plans.
• Record observations and share progress with teaching staff.
• Support transitions and promote independence.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Teamwork

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Teaching Assistant or SEND qualification

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant in the Lichfield area to support pupils with SEND across schools and specialist settings. Roles vary from temporary to long-term, with full-time, part-time, and flexible options to suit different patterns of work.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months experience with SEND and a calm, patient approach. An enhanced DBS is preferred or willingness to obtain one, with references covering the last 24 months.