SEND Teaching Assistant Primary School

Smile Education; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Kingswinford, Dudley. The role focuses on supporting children with SEND within a dedicated hub, from Nursery to Year 6, fostering learning, independence and positive development.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, SENCO and other professionals to create an inclusive environment and deliver individualised support plans. Immediate start for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant or SEND TA preferred.
• Experience with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs beneficial.
• Committed to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEND
• Supporting children within the SEND hub and the wider classroom
• Helping pupils engage with learning and develop independence
• Supporting children with social, emotional and communication needs
• Following individual support plans and contributing to progress
• Working closely with teachers, SENCO and other professionals
• Creating a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting daily routines and personal development

Skills

Patience

Caring attitude

Confidence

Strong communication

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Kingswinford, Dudley
Job Type: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Agency: Smile Education

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Kingswinford, Dudley. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or someone with a strong interest in supporting children with special educational needs.

The successful candidate will be working within a dedicated SEND hub, supporting children from Nursery through to Year 6. The hub provides a supportive environment where pupils can receive the additional help, structure and encouragement they need to access their education and develop their confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEND
• Supporting children both within the SEND hub and, where appropriate, in the wider classroom
• Helping pupils to engage with learning and develop their independence
• Supporting children with their social, emotional and communication needs
• Following individual support plans and contributing to pupils' progress
• Working closely with teachers, SENCO and other professionals
• Creating a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting children with their day-to-day routines and personal development

About you

We are looking for someone who is patient, caring and confident when working with children who may require additional support.

You may already have experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Support Worker or Behaviour Support Worker. Experience working with children with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, complex needs or social, emotional and mental health needs would be beneficial.

However, attitude is just as important as experience. We are keen to hear from people who are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and who can build positive relationships with pupils.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with children or young people
• An understanding of SEND and inclusive education
• A patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
• A genuine commitment to supporting children's learning and wellbeing

Why work with Smile Education?

At Smile Education, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our candidates and the schools we work with. We will support you throughout your placement and help you find opportunities that suit your experience and career goals.

If you are a SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Kingswinford, Dudley, we'd love to hear from you.

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