SEN Teaching Assistant Pirmary

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is inviting applications for a SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils in Wolverhampton. This full-time, term-time role involves working across key stages to assist pupils with additional needs and help deliver learning objectives.

Interviews and pre-employment checks will take place as part of the ongoing recruitment drive, with placements starting after October half-term and on 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
• Experience in a primary school, special school, childcare or care setting is advantageous.
• A patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Willingness to complete the required pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with special educational needs.
• Support children with autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs and other learning difficulties.
• Assist pupils with classroom activities, learning objectives and personal development.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Start Date: 2 November 2026

Job Type: Full-time, term-time

Salary:£95.00 - £110.00

We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support primary-aged pupils across Wolverhampton.

We are launching a major recruitment and onboarding campaign for roles to start after October half-term, with interviews and pre-employment checks taking place throughout. Successful candidates will be considered for placements starting Monday 2 November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced SEN professionals and individuals with relevant transferable skills who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with special educational needs.
• Support children with autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs and other learning difficulties.
• Assist pupils with classroom activities, learning objectives and personal development.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
• Experience in a primary school, special school, childcare or care setting is advantageous.
• A patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Willingness to complete the required pre-employment checks.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are available to start on 2 November 2026, subject to successful completion of all required checks and confirmation of a suitable placement.

All appointments are subject to role availability, suitability and the necessary pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check where applicable.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.