SEN Teaching Assistant
Smile Education is currently working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Walsall to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with additional needs, particularly those with behavioural challenges, within a structured and supportive environment.
Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant role:
Work one-to-one or with small groups of students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
Support pupils with additional learning or behavioural challenges
Help deliver targeted interventions to improve student engagement
De-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively
Promote inclusion, trust, and consistency throughout the school dayTo apply for this SEN role, you will need:
Experience supporting students with SEND and behavioural needs
Background in PRUs, behaviour units, or alternative provisions (advantageous)
Strong behaviour management and resilience under pressure
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learningBenefits of this SEN Role:
Daily rate of £ 90-120
PAYE and Umbrella payment options
Holiday pay of 12.07%
Referral scheme up to £200
Dedicated consultant working within your areaAre you the dedicated Teaching Assistant we are looking for? If so, please email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will required to undergo compliance checks, including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualification checks.
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications