Change a Life. Including Your Own.
Not every Teaching Assistant role is the same.
Imagine finishing each day knowing you've helped a child communicate for the first time, overcome a challenge, build confidence, or achieve something they never thought possible.We're recruiting caring, patient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of specialist schools and SEND provisions across the Black Country.These settings support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Complex Learning Difficulties, Physical Disabilities, and Speech & Language Needs.Why Choose a Special School?Many people join specialist education expecting to gain experience. They stay because they discover a career that's genuinely rewarding.You'll work alongside skilled teachers, therapists, and support staff in environments where relationships matter, progress is celebrated, and every day brings something different.And because of the specialist nature of these roles, pay rates are often higher than those offered in mainstream school settings, recognising the additional skills, commitment, and impact required to support these pupils effectively.What You'll Be Doing✅ Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups✅ Helping children develop communication, confidence, and independence✅ Supporting learning through practical, creative, and sensory activities✅ Managing behaviour positively and consistently✅ Working closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals✅ Making a real difference to pupils' educational journeysWe'd Love to Hear From You If You Have Experience As A:
Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Behaviour Mentor
Support Worker
Care Worker
Youth Worker
Nursery Practitioner
Sports Coach
Residential Support WorkerOr if you have personal experience supporting children or adults with additional needs.What's On Offer?✨ Excellent rates of pay, typically higher than mainstream school opportunities✨ Flexible full-time and part-time assignments✨ Temporary, long-term, temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities✨ Positions available across primary, secondary and all-age specialist settings✨ Free training and professional development opportunities✨ Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant✨ Opportunities to develop specialist SEND skills that are highly valued across educationThe Ideal Candidate Will:✔ Be patient, resilient, caring, and adaptable✔ Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults✔ Be passionate about helping pupils reach their potential✔ Be committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare✔ Have excellent communication and relationship-building skillsReady for Something More Rewarding?If you're looking for a role where your support genuinely changes lives and where you'll be valued for the difference you make, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and discover why so many Teaching Assistants find working in specialist education the most rewarding role of their career.SEN Teaching Assistant | SEND Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Autism Support Worker | SEMH Teaching Assistant | Special School Teaching Assistant | Dudley | Sandwell | Wolverhampton | Walsall | Black Country Jobs
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Salary description
£100.00 - £140.00 per day