Teaching Assistant

SMART Education Recruitment; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE or Umbrella

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex SEND at a specialist school in Walsall. You will work within a skilled team to provide a nurturing, structured environment.

This role requires a minimum 6 months of SEN TA experience; candidates should be confident with children having physical, medical, or learning difficulties and possess or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS (Update Service).

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with complex SEND.
• Confident working with children and young people who have physical, medical, or learning difficulties.
• Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS (on the Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide references covering the previous 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Assist in lessons, helping with learning, communication, and daily routines.
• Work one-to-one or in small groups to help pupils achieve their EHCP targets.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Encourage independence and wellbeing throughout the school day.

Skills

SEN Teaching Assistant experience

Child engagement

Communication skills

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

What s in it for you?

• Join a specialist school with outstanding staff-to-pupil ratios, ensuring every child receives tailored support.
• Work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team alongside therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities, and complex medical needs.
• Flexible payment options available through PAYE or Umbrella.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with high levels of need. You will work collaboratively as part of a skilled team to provide a nurturing, structured environment for pupils with a wide range of complex SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Assist in lessons, helping with learning, communication, and daily routines.
• Work one-to-one or in small groups to help pupils achieve their EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) targets.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Encourage independence and wellbeing throughout the school day.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 6 months experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with complex SEND.
• Confident working with children and young people who have physical, medical, or learning difficulties.
• Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS (on the Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide references covering the previous 24 months.

Location and Package

• Location: Walsall
• Contract: Long-term, starting 1st September 2026
• Daily rate: £95.00 - £109.25 (paid PAYE or Umbrella)

This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideal if you re seeking a role where you can make a lasting impact and work within a supportive, specialist environment. If you want to develop your skills while providing vital support for pupils who truly need it, this role is for you.