Smile Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Special Needs Primary School based in Wolverhampton.
This is a full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist setting that provides a nurturing and academic approach to learning.
About the Role
You will be working within a mixed-age class of Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 pupils who follow a formal learning pathway. The class benefits from a high staff ratio, enabling a personalised approach to support both learning and development.
The daily routine is structured to balance child-focused and adult-supported activities, adapted to meet pupils’ needs. A full range of subjects is delivered through a thematic curriculum cycle, ensuring broad academic coverage alongside social and emotional development.
The school is proud of its experienced and knowledgeable team, who work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting pupils with additional needs across the curriculum
Delivering structured, adult-supported learning activities
Promoting independence and confidence
Assisting with personal care where required
Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
Working closely with teaching staff and the wider multidisciplinary teamIndependence & Life Skills Development A strong emphasis is placed on developing independence through:
Personal Care
Supporting dressing after PE and swimming
Encouraging basic hygiene (toileting, handwashing, self-care)Life Skills
Supporting food preparation during cooking sessions
Encouraging responsibility for tidying and organisation
Developing communication of wants and needs
Promoting independent access to resourcesCommunity Engagement
Supporting pupils to access indoor and outdoor environments
Accompanying visits to local shops, parks, libraries and cafés
Encouraging positive contribution to the school and wider communityCandidate Requirements
Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Recent UK school-based experience
Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
Ability to commit full-time on a long-term basis
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
References covering the past 2 years (including one relating to work with children)
Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete training provided)This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist setting where you can make a genuine difference to pupils’ academic progress, independence and overall development.
To apply or find out more, contact Smile Education today.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications