SEND Teaching Assistant | Flexible & Long-Term Roles

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working around commitments

Regular and long-term opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated support from Smile Education

SEND career development

Job summary

The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust is recruiting multiple Teaching Assistants to support a vibrant specialist school in Tamworth. You will work with pupils aged 11–19 with EHCPs, assisting in and out of the classroom and collaborating with teachers to promote inclusive learning.

Flexible day-to-day supply, regular weekly work, and longer-term placements are available. This role offers valuable SEND experience within a supportive team that champions equity, respect and opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is required.
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Ability to provide at least two years of employment/education references, including one referencing experience with children or young people.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11–19 with EHCPs in and out of the classroom.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, personalised and inclusive learning activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, communication and learning needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and personal development.
• Create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team.
• Encourage pupils to achieve their individual goals.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptable

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust is recruiting multiple Teaching Assistants to support a vibrant specialist school in Tamworth. You will work with pupils aged 11–19 with EHCPs, assisting in and out of the classroom and collaborating with teachers to promote inclusive learning.

Flexible day-to-day supply, regular weekly work, and longer-term placements are available. This role offers valuable SEND experience within a supportive team that champions equity, respect and opportunity.