Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in a supportive SEN school in Lichfield. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing personalised support to primary-aged students with special educational needs, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. This position offers an opportunity for ongoing placement, alongside excellent daily rates and training for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

FREE professional development training

Access to a dedicated consultant for support

Qualifications

• Experience in a SEND setting preferred.
• Volunteering or tutoring experience will be considered.
• Ability to provide suitable references.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to primary-aged students with special educational needs.
• Assist with implementation of personalised learning plans.
• Encourage student engagement and independence.

Skills

Experience working with children

Empathy

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications such as Youth Work or Health & Social Care

Job description

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ABC Teachers is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEN school in Lichfield. This is a full-time opportunity, with the potential to become an ongoing placement for the right candidate.

About the role

• Providing tailored support to primary-aged students with a range of special educational needs.
• Assisting with the implementation of personalised learning plans that promote progress and confidence.
• Encouraging student engagement, independence, and self-belief in the classroom.
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure consistent and holistic support.

About the school

• A nurturing and inclusive setting where every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• A strong focus on life skills and independence to prepare students for future success.
• Emphasises collaboration and strong communication between staff, students, and families.
• Offers a well-rounded approach to education that values emotional development as much as academic achievement.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant you will:

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEN (preferred but not essential).
• Volunteering, youth work, or tutoring experience will also be considered.
• Relevant qualifications such as Youth Work, Health & Social Care, or Supporting Teaching & Learning (desirable).
• Ability to provide suitable references and pass an enhanced DBS check.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Experience in SEND setting

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.