This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and values-driven school community that is dedicated to helping every learner reach their full potential.
About the Trust
Mission
We encourage and support everyone in our learning community to be the best they can be. It matters. We operate within strict ethical and equitable guidelines.
Vision
Our community fosters leadership, equity, diversity and respect. We encourage our learners to recognise their own abilities but also their challenges.
For Our Young Learners
It is an adventure-rich community with opportunities for lifelong learning, personal development, achievement and enjoyment.
A Message from the School
"At the present time we provide education for 52 pupils across 6 classes. We are a Staffordshire-based generic special school catering for children aged 2–11 with a wide range of needs which cannot be met within mainstream education. We support our pupils through a flexible pathways approach, allowing us to tailor our curriculum to the individual while ensuring clear progression for every child.
We take a holistic approach to development, focusing on academic learning, social development and building self-esteem. We encourage our pupils to develop self-regulation skills and to contribute positively in all they do with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Our vision is to provide an inclusive education which inspires pupils to succeed by working, learning and achieving together."
About the Pupils
You will be supporting children aged 2–11 with a diverse range of special educational needs, including autism, challenging behaviours, and learning disabilities. This setting supports pupils whose needs cannot be met within a mainstream school environment, so a patient, resilient, and nurturing approach is essential.
Role Responsibilities:
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
Work with small groups of pupils and provide one-to-one support when required
Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored learning activities
Promote positive behaviour and support pupils’ emotional and social development
Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environmentRequirements:
A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or SEN support (essential)
Recent experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly autism, challenging behaviours, and learning disabilities
Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
A passion for supporting children with additional needs
A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
Ability to provide a minimum of two references covering the past two years, with at least one commenting on your interaction with childrenWhat We Offer:
Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing support from Smile Education
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a respected Multi Academy Trust
A welcoming and inclusive school environmentIf you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant with the experience and passion to support children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Smile Education and be part of a community where every child’s journey truly matters.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications
Salary description
£85.00 - £110.00 per day