Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 1 – KS3 Pay Rate: £19,242 – £19,986 (Actual) Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Hours: 32.5 hours per week Immediate Start Smart Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support Key Stage 3 pupils within a specialist educational setting in the Stratford-upon-Avon area. This is a fixed-term supply role starting immediately, ideal for someone passionate about inclusion and supporting young people with additional needs. Benefits of Working as a Teaching Assistant Level 1: • Support pupils with a wide range of SEND needs • Join a supportive and collaborative staff team • Make a meaningful difference to pupils’ learning and independence • Work within a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment • Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and ongoing support • Structured induction and training opportunities Job Requirements: • Experience working with children or young people with SEND • Previous Level 1 Teaching Assistant experience desirable • Patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusive practice • Ability to work effectively within a classroom team and alongside external professionals • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child & Adult Workforce) or willingness to obtain • Valid passport • Ability to provide 24 months of employer or academic references Role Responsibi...