Teaching Assistant

SMART Education Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Supportive team

Small class sizes

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Wolverhampton. You will support children aged 2-11 with SEND, including autism and learning disabilities, through 1:1 and small group sessions under teachers’ guidance.

The role offers both full-time and day-to-day supply options, with an immediate start subject to compliant checks and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience supporting children with SEN.
• Experience with autism/learning disabilities or other needs.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (essential).
• References covering the most recent 2 years.
• Willingness to assist with personal care as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support based on individual plans.
• Assist with sensory, practical, and creative learning activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social interaction.
• Use visual timetables and alternative communication methods as needed.
• Support social and emotional development and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to maintain a nurturing atmosphere.

Skills

SEN support

Autism support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Personal care support

Enhanced DBS

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives?

Join a supportive specialist Primary School in Wolverhampton, where you can help pupils aged 2-11 with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - including autism, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, and behaviours that challenge - reach their full potential. This role is ideal for candidates seeking either full-time regularity or the flexibility of day-to-day supply work.

What's in it for you?

• Earn £95 per day
• Full-time and flexible day-to-day positions available
• Immediate start possible, pending compliance checks
• Engage with small class sizes and high levels of support
• Work closely with children with diverse and complex needs
• Be part of a nurturing, creative, and highly individualised learning environment
• Benefit from strong support and ongoing guidance during your assignments

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will collaborate with teachers and specialists to enable children with SEND to access learning, develop communication skills, and become more confident and independent according to their unique needs. Your role will be varied and deeply rewarding, as you help each child progress at a pace and in a manner that's right for them.

• Support children aged 2-11 with SEND, including autism and learning disabilities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support based on individual plans
• Assist with sensory, practical, and creative learning activities
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social interaction
• Utilise visual timetables, symbols, and alternative communication methods
• Support children's social and emotional development as well as positive behaviour management
• Help with personal care where required
• Work alongside teachers and other professionals to maintain a safe and nurturing atmosphere

Supporting Communication, Independence and Progress

No two pupils are the same - and neither are their paths to progress. Some focus on developing early communication or life skills, while others are working towards academic and social milestones. Your encouragement, patience, and creativity will help celebrate every achievement, however small, and empower pupils to succeed on their own terms.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience supporting children with SEN
• Background in working with children with autism, learning disabilities, or other additional needs
• Strong understanding of how SEN impacts learning and behaviour
• Patience, resilience, and adaptability
• Confident communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to assist with personal care as required
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (essential)
• References covering your most recent 2 years
• Availability to start immediately, subject to compliance checks

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous, as is experience with PECS, Makaton, sensory learning, or positive behaviour support strategies.

Full-Time or Day-to-Day Flexible Opportunities

This position is available to experienced SEN Teaching Assistants seeking either regular, full-time roles or flexible day-to-day supply. Full-time work is perfect if you enjoy consistency and relationship building, while supply roles offer the chance to broaden your experience and balance work with other commitments.

You'll be a vital part of a specialist team united by a commitment to every child's development and wellbeing.

Location and Package

• Location: Wolverhampton
• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Primary School
• Pay: £95 per day
• Age Group: 2-11
• Working Pattern: Full-time and day-to-day
• Start Date: November 2026 or as soon as all compliance checks are complete
• Experience: SEN experience essential
• DBS: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service essential
• References: Most recent 2 years of employment and/or academic history