SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accredited CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Primary and SEN schools throughout Sandwell and the surrounding areas from September 2026.

We are looking for caring, confident and reliable Teaching Assistants who have experience supporting children with additional needs and are passionate about helping every child reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Teaching Assistant or SEND Teaching Assistant.
• Experience in a UK school or education setting.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience supporting Autism, ADHD, SEMH, complex needs or sensory needs is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group SEND support.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs.
• Work within mainstream classrooms, SEND bases or specialist provisions.
• Support learning, communication and emotional development of pupils.
• Manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Deliver targeted interventions and help pupils build confidence and social skills.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Prospero Teaching is recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Primary and SEN schools throughout Sandwell and the surrounding areas from September 2026.

We are looking for caring, confident and reliable Teaching Assistants who have experience supporting children with additional needs and are passionate about helping every child reach their potential.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 or small-group SEND support
• Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and learning difficulties
• Working within mainstream classrooms, SEND resource bases or specialist provisions
• Supporting pupils' learning, communication and emotional development
• Managing challenging behaviour using positive strategies
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals

We’re Looking For

• Recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant or SEND Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting children within a UK school or education setting
• A genuine passion for working with children with SEND
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
• Strong communication and behaviour-management skills
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Experience supporting Autism, ADHD, SEMH, complex needs, challenging behaviour, communication needs or sensory needs would be particularly valuable.

Position Details

• Location: Sandwell and surrounding areas
• Start: September 2026
• Hours: Approximately 8:30am3:30pm, term time
• Positions: Full-time, part-time and flexible supply
• Contract: Temporary / long-term / ongoing opportunities
• Pay: Competitive daily rates dependent on experience and assignment

Why Prospero Teaching?

• Long-term and flexible SEND opportunities
• Mainstream Primary, resource base and specialist SEND roles
• Free accredited CPD
• Safeguarding and behaviour-management training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to develop your SEND experience