Hays Education are working in partnership with a caring and inclusive primary school in the WV3 area of Wolverhampton. The school ismitted to providing tailored support for pupils with additional needs and is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long‑term basis.
You will be supporting a KS1 pupil with ASD on a 1:1 basis, helping them access learning, manage routines and transitions, and engage positively with classroom activities. This role requires patience, empathy, consistency, and the ability to follow personalised strategies set out by the class teacher and SENCo.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Providing daily 1:1 support to a KS1 child with ASD
2. Implementing strategies to supportmunication, behaviour and emotional regulation
3. Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs
4. Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals
5. Supporting with structured routines and sensory needs
6. Monitoring progress and contributing to reviews and planning
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you must have:
7. A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
8. SEN experience, specifically supporting children with ASD
9. A calm, nurturing and proactive approach
10. Strongmunication and teamwork skills
11. A genuine desire to help children thrive in a mainstream setting
What you'll get in return
12. Apetitive day rate reflective of specialist SEN responsibilities (SEN roles typically sit above general TA rates)
13. Long‑term placement within a supportive primary school
14. Ongoing support from your Hays consultant
15. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child’s development