Dudley and Sandwell School Jobs

Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEND School📍 Oldbury, Sandwell 💷 Competitive Rates of Pay | Often Higher Than Mainstream Settings 🕒 Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities AvailableLooking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference every single day?We're currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a highly regarded specialist school in Sandwell that caters for children and young people aged 11-19 with a range of learning difficulties and complex needs.This is not your typical classroom support role.The school provides a unique and nurturing environment where staff focus on developing communication, independence, life skills and confidence, helping young people prepare for adulthood and achieve outcomes that matter to them.The Pupils You Will SupportYou'll work with students who may have:

Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Complex Communication Needs
Speech and Language Difficulties
Sensory Processing Needs
Physical Disabilities
Complex Medical Needs
Social, Emotional and Mental Health NeedsNo two days are the same, and every small achievement is celebrated.What You'll Be Doing✅ Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups✅ Assisting with personalised learning programmes✅ Supporting communication and social interaction✅ Encouraging independence and life skills✅ Taking part in practical, sensory and vocational learning activities✅ Providing personal care where required✅ Working closely with teachers, therapists and specialist professionalsWhy This Role Stands OutThis is an opportunity to join a school where staff are genuinely valued and pupils are at the heart of everything they do.You'll benefit from:✨ Excellent rates of pay, often higher than mainstream school roles✨ Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment✨ A welcoming and supportive staff team✨ Access to specialist SEND training and development✨ Valuable experience working with complex needs✨ A rewarding career where no day feels the sameWe're Keen to Speak To:

Teaching Assistants
Learning Support Assistants
Care Workers
Support Workers
Residential Support Workers
Youth Workers
Nursery Practitioners
Psychology Graduates
Education Studies Graduates
Individuals with personal experience supporting people with additional needsThe Ideal Candidate Will:✔ Be patient, caring and resilient✔ Have a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs✔ Be able to build positive relationships and remain calm under pressure✔ Be committed to helping students achieve their potential✔ Have relevant experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adultsInterested?If you're looking for a role that's rewarding, challenging and offers the chance to make a real impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to find out more about this specialist Teaching Assistant opportunity in Sandwell.Keywords: SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Complex Needs Support, Oldbury, West Bromwich, Smethwick, Tipton, Rowley Regis, Sandwell.

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