Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded specialist school in Walsall is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants for permanent roles. In this fulfilling position, you will support children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You'll play a crucial role in helping students develop their abilities, build confidence, and achieve personal milestones. The school offers outstanding training, a supportive team, and a well-resourced environment, ensuring you have everything needed to succeed. With excellent benefits and a focus on career progression, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful.

Benefits

Outstanding training

Career progression

School holidays off

Medical cover

Employee wellbeing support

Pension scheme

High-street discounts

£1,000 referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting students in an SEN setting.
• Ability to help students develop their abilities and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASD and SEMH needs in a specialist school.
• Help students achieve personal milestones and build confidence.

Skills

Support for students with ASD

Emotional support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Training in SEN

Job description

A client, a highly regarded specialist school in Walsall, is looking to recruit Teaching Assistants for permanent roles supporting children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Position: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to £26,674 + excellent benefits
Requirements: Enhanced DBS and a passion for supporting students in an SEN setting

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in helping students develop their abilities, build confidence, and achieve their personal milestones. Every day brings new challenges and victories, and while progress may seem small at times, these moments add up to transform lives.

The school offers outstanding training, a supportive team, and a purpose-built, well-resourced environment, ensuring you have everything needed to succeed in your role.

Full training and induction provided
Career progression – many leaders have been promoted from within
School holidays off – great work-life balance
Medical cover & employee wellbeing support
Pension scheme with employer contributions
High-street discounts & £1,000 referral bonuses

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