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Teaching Assistant - Full Time & Part TimeWolverhampton * Walsall * WillenhallStart Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time or part-time (All part‑time applicants must be available 8:30am-3:30pm)Spring is here, the flowers are blooming, and it's the perfect time for a fresh start! 🌷 If you're passionate about helping children and young people grow, flourish, and thrive, these exceptional specialist schools across Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Willenhall are searching for dedicated Teaching Assistants to hop into their wonderful teams. 🐰Working in these settings isn't just rewarding - it's a chance to bring light, warmth, and new beginnings to young people who need it most.🌟 About the SettingsLike an Easter basket filled with variety, these settings support pupils with a wide mix of needs, including:

Severe or profound learning difficulties
Autism and communication differences
SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
Physical, sensory, or medical needs
Developmental delays and complex needs
Young people who struggled in mainstream schoolingWhat ties all these environments together is a nurturing, calm and uplifting holiday‑season spirit - a place where every milestone is celebrated like finding a golden Easter egg. 🥚✨🏫 Facilities That Help Pupils BloomDepending on the provision, staff may work in beautiful, well-equipped spaces such as:

Sensory-friendly or specialist classrooms
Dedicated therapy rooms (SALT, OT, physio, SEMH)
Breakout and regulation spaces
Outdoor learning areas filled with colour and activity
Assistive technology and communication tools
Vocational and life-skills areas
Calming sensory rooms perfect for emotional regulationEach setting is thoughtfully designed to help children feel safe, supported, and ready to blossom - just like spring. 🌼👩‍🏫 About the RoleAs a Teaching Assistant, you'll be a key part of each pupil's journey, helping them grow in confidence, communication and independence. Your role includes:

Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
Delivering personalised, engaging learning activities
Using visuals, routines, sensory strategies and communication tools
Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
Building positive, trusting relationships
Assisting with personal care where required
Working closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staffEvery day brings moments as heartwarming as a spring sunrise. 🌅✅ Who We're Looking ForYou don't need previous specialist school experience - just the right qualities:

Warm, patient, nurturing and compassionate
Calm, resilient and reliable
Passionate about helping children with additional needs
A positive communicator who builds trust
A team player with a sunny disposition
Willing to learn and grow
Able to commit to full school daysExperience in SEN, care, early years or behaviour support is a bonus - like an extra Easter treat - but not essential.🎁 What You'll Gain

Supportive induction and high-quality training
A welcoming, uplifting, family-feel team
Long-term stability
Excellent CPD and development opportunities
A deeply rewarding role with visible daily impact
The chance to make a life-changing differenceThere's no better time than spring for a new chapter - and this could be yours. 🌸📩 How to Apply (Important - Please Read)To apply, please send your CV directly to Claire in the first instance. Your CV must clearly outline your experience of working with children within the UK, including:

Settings worked in
Responsibilities held
Age groups supportedPlease note: 🚫 CVs from applicants without UK-based experience working with children will not receive a response. This is essential for safeguarding, compliance and school requirements.

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