SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Pay: £105 - £115 per day
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Long-term temporary role with the potential for a permanent position
The Opportunity
A well-established specialist SEN school in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs on a long-term basis.
The school provides a structured, nurturing environment for children and young people with severe learning difficulties, autism, and additional needs, supported by experienced SEN leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable learners and is looking for stability, consistency, and long-term impact.
Your Role Will Include
Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND
Supporting pupils with ASC, communication needs, and cognitive delays
Assisting with personal care, sensory activities, and regulation strategies
Supporting engagement through structured routines and visual supports
Implementing personalised support plans and EHCP targets
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals
Promoting independence, communication, and life skills
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
We're Looking For
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or complex needs
Backgrounds in special schools, care, support work, or mental health welcomed
Calm, patient, and resilient approach
Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Willingness to support personal care where required
Commitment to a long-term role
Enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply (support provided)
Why This School?
Specialist SEN setting with strong leadership
Well-resourced classrooms and therapy spaces
Clear routines and structured environments
Strong staff support and training
Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach
Easily accessible from Wolverhampton, Bilston, Dudley, and surrounding areas
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
Long-term, stable work in one specialist setting
Opportunity to move into a permanent role
No day-to-day supply
Trial days instead of formal interviews
Dedicated consultant support
Access to free SEND-focused CPD, including Autism Awareness and Behaviour Management
Next Steps
Apply with your CV and Tim from Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the role.
All applicants must hold a valid DBS and be able to provide two references