Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Wolverhampton and surrounding areas
Full-time & part-time roles available
No formal education experience required
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential? Do you have experience working with young people in care, residential settings, youth work, or similar sectors? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role We’re looking for caring, resilient, and proactive individuals to join SEN school settings across Wolverhampton and the Black Country as Teaching Assistants.
You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs — from autism and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs to communication difficulties — helping them to thrive both academically and personally.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to transition into education from a care-based or child-focused background. No teaching qualifications are required — just a genuine passion for supporting young people and the ability to build strong, positive relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and social development
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored learning support
• Help create a nurturing, inclusive, and safe learning environment
Who We’re Looking For
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (any setting considered)
• Backgrounds in care, residential, or youth work are highly valued
• Excellent communication and empathy skills
• Patient, flexible, and enthusiastic approach to working with children
• Commitment to supporting the educational and emotional development of every pupil
What We Offer
• Full training provided – no prior school experience needed
• Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles within local schools
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people every day
How to Apply: If you’re ready to start a rewarding career in education and make a positive impact on children’s lives in Wolverhampton, apply today!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including care, support work, youth work, and community roles.
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.