Teaching Assistant for Practical SEND & Outdoor Learning

SMART Education Recruitment; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment in the Stourbridge area is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs in a specialist SEND setting. This role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, starting November 2026, with a practical, hands-on approach that blends classroom learning with outdoor activities such as gardening, animal care, crafts and cooking.

You will provide 1:1 support, assist with personal, social and emotional development, promote

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational setting (desirable).
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, caring and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Offer 1:1 support tailored to each pupil’s needs.
• Assist with personal, social and emotional development.
• Calmly recognise signs of distress and provide reassurance.
• Encourage participation in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and self-esteem.
• Be a positive role model within the learning environment.
• Support practical, creative and outdoor learning throughout the school grounds.

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment in the Stourbridge area is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs in a specialist SEND setting. This role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, starting November 2026, with a practical, hands-on approach that blends classroom learning with outdoor activities such as gardening, animal care, crafts and cooking.

You will provide 1:1 support, assist with personal, social and emotional development, promote