Smile Education are proud to be recruiting for a number of Teaching Assistants across the Wolverhampton area to support two schools within The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust.
These schools provide specialist support for students with a wide range of SEND needs, including severe, complex and profound needs, autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a rewarding and supportive environment.
About the Trust
The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust believes that learning should be an adventure, rich with opportunities for lifelong learning, personal development, achievement and enjoyment.
They are committed to:
Empowering learners to take an active role in school life
Promoting equality, diversity, respect and positive relationships
Delivering personalised curriculums tailored to individual needs
Supporting students to develop essential life skills for adulthood and employment
Creating a forward-thinking, ambitious and collaborative learning environmentThe Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students both in and out of the classroom.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting students with a range of complex SEND needs
Assisting in delivering lessons and activities in line with the class teacher
Working independently and as part of a team
Supporting with personal care where required
Promoting positive behaviour and managing challenging situations
Attending training, meetings and liaising with external professionals
Fully immersing yourself in school life and contributing to a positive learning environmentThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A passion and determination to support students with SEND
Recent experience working with children with similar needs
Confidence working independently and proactively
A positive attitude and the ability to build strong relationships
A minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant field
Paediatric First Aid (desirable but not essential)Requirements:
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Smile Education
Ability to attend training and meetings as requiredWhy Join Smile Education?
Dedicated consultant support
Access to a variety of rewarding SEND roles
Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
Competitive rates of payIf you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and want to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive trust, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Smile Education for more information!
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications