SEN Teaching Assistant - Flexible SEND Roles

Smart Education Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible working options

Long-term & day-to-day assignments

Specialist SEND settings

Job summary

Smart Education Recruitment Ltd in Tamworth is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs. The role offers 1:1 and small-group support, working with pupils on communication, independence and emotional development.

The position provides competitive daily pay (£95.00–£109.25) and options for full-time, part-time or flexible contracts across long-term and day-to-day assignments in specialist SEND settings.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting Autism, learning disabilities and/or complex needs is highly desirable.
• Confidence providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Understanding of different communication and learning needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching Assistant or SEND-related qualification is desirable.
• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service or willingness to have one processed.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Supporting pupils with Autism, communication needs and learning disabilities.
• Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD and complex needs where required.
• Following individual support plans and EHCP outcomes.
• Using visual, sensory and structured approaches to learning.
• Supporting communication, engagement and interaction.
• Encouraging independence and life skills development.
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Helping pupils access learning at an appropriate level.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Following safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Relationship-building

DBS Update Service

Education

Teaching Assistant or SEND-related qualification

Job description

Smart Education Recruitment Ltd in Tamworth is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs. The role offers 1:1 and small-group support, working with pupils on communication, independence and emotional development.

The position provides competitive daily pay (£95.00–£109.25) and options for full-time, part-time or flexible contracts across long-term and day-to-day assignments in specialist SEND settings.