Location: Dudley
Pay Rate: £95.15 - £110.25
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Smart Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across two specialist school sites: Site 1: ages 3–14 and site 2: ages 14–19. Our school provides a high-quality education for pupils with complex needs, severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism, and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure pupils access a personalised curriculum tailored to their individual needs. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, enabling pupils to develop communication, confidence, and independence. You will play a vital role in creating a supportive environment where pupils are challenged to achieve their best, with appropriate guidance and care.
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:
Level 2 TA
Experience supporting pupils with complex needs, SLD, autism, or PMLD
Ability to adapt learning approaches to meet individual needs
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A patient, nurturing, and pupil-focused approach
Commitment to promoting a culture of safeguarding at all times
About the School:
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Our staff team work in partnership with families to deliver a personalised and challenging curriculum, with the right level of support, to prepare all pupils for their next stage of school or adult life.
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 pupils with complex needs and want to make a real difference, apply now to join Smart Education
Salary description
£95.15 - £110.00 per day