SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Support

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Experience in secondary education

West Midlands opportunities

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Wolverhampton secondary school. You will support pupils with additional needs, help them access learning and build confidence in a supportive environment.

This full-time, long-term role offers opportunities to develop practical experience in SEN and education, with ongoing consultant support and access to a range of teaching opportunities across the West Midlands.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Previous experience in a school, care, youth work or support setting is welcomed.
• Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Confident in supporting pupils with a range of needs.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive difference.
• Passion for helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support inside and outside the classroom.
• Support pupils to access learning and overcome barriers to education.
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and the wider pastoral/SEN team.

Skills

SEN experience

School/education setting experience

Patient & empathetic

Reliable

Positive attitude

Job description

Smile Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Wolverhampton secondary school. You will support pupils with additional needs, help them access learning and build confidence in a supportive environment.

This full-time, long-term role offers opportunities to develop practical experience in SEN and education, with ongoing consultant support and access to a range of teaching opportunities across the West Midlands.