SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Walsall
Pay Rate: £95.95 - £105.36
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Smart Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7 to 19 in Walsall. This role involves working with students who have a variety of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), and Visual Impairments (VI).

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the classroom teacher to provide support to students, ensuring they access learning in a way that is tailored to their individual needs. Your role will involve providing one-on-one and small group support, helping students develop key skills such as communication, confidence, and independence.

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free CPD training to support your professional growth
• Holiday pay
• A dedicated education consultant who will guide you through your placement and career progression

Requirements:

• Experience working with students with ASD, SLCN, SpLD, and VI
• Ability to support students with a range of learning needs in both one-on-one and group settings
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, adaptable, and pupil-focused approach to supporting students

About Smart Education:

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. We work with Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Teachers, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors across the Midlands.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

If you are passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and want to make a real difference, apply now to join Smart Education in Walsall.