Teaching Assistant – Join a Specialist SEN School in Lichfield Location: Lichfield Job Type: Full-time Start Date: Immediate starts available Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young learners with special educational needs? ABC Teachers is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEN school in Lichfield. This is a full-time opportunity, with the potential to become an ongoing placement for the right candidate. Your Role Will Involve: Providing tailored support to primary-aged students with a range of special educational needs. Assisting with the implementation of personalised learning plans that promote progress and confidence. Encouraging student engagement, independence, and self-belief in the classroom. Working collaboratively with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure consistent and holistic support. About the School: A nurturing and inclusive setting where every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. A strong focus on life skills and independence to prepare students for future success. Emphasises collaboration and strong communication between staff, students, and families. Offers a well-rounded approach to education that values emotional development as much as academic achievement. ✅ What We’re Looking For: Experience working with children, particularly those with SEN (preferred but not essential). Volunteering, youth work, or tutoring experience will also be considered. Relevant qualifications such as Youth Work, Health & Social Care, or Supporting Teaching & Learning (desirable). Ability to provide suitable references and pass an enhanced DBS check. *All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. What we offer As a Learning Support Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from: Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, please contact the SEND Team on or email abcsupport