SEN Teaching Assistants (ASC Focus) – Primary & Secondary – Bushbury, Wolverhampton
📍 Location: Bushbury, Wolverhampton
🕒 Full-Time | Long-Term
📅 Start Date: ASAP
💷 Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Are you experienced in supporting young people with autism and ready to join a passionate, specialist team? We’re working closely with a well-respected specialist school in Bushbury, Wolverhampton, seeking several committed SEN Teaching Assistants to work across primary and secondary phases.
This is a full-time position in a setting that supports pupils aged 5 to 19 with ASC and associated communication and sensory needs. The school offers an incredibly nurturing environment with high staff-to-pupil ratios, ensuring each student receives personalised attention – typically 1:1 or 1:2 support.
What Makes This Role Different:
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You’ll be part of a small, focused team in classes of no more than 6–8 pupils
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Work closely with teaching staff, speech & language specialists, and behaviour teams
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Emphasis on routine, communication, emotional regulation, and life skills
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A real opportunity to build long-term relationships and see meaningful progress in learners
Ideal Candidate:
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Experience supporting learners with ASC in either a school or care setting
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Level 2 or above in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent – desirable but not essential
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Strong understanding of sensory processing needs and communication strategies
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Calm, consistent, and confident approach to managing behaviour and transitions
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Able to engage pupils through routine, structure, and visual learning tools
Day-to-Day Duties:
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Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis within the classroom
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Assisting with tailored learning activities and communication tools such as PECS or visual schedules
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Helping pupils with personal development, social skills, and emotional regulation
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Working closely with the teacher and therapists to implement support plans
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Occasionally supporting with personal care or mobility needs, depending on the class
The School Offers:
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A highly supportive leadership and SEN team
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Ongoing training in autism strategies and interventions
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A respectful, team-oriented atmosphere
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Consistent, long-term placements with potential for permanent opportunities
Apply Now
If you have the experience and passion to support children and young people with autism, we’d love to hear from you. Join a school where every small step forward is celebrated.
📩 Submit your CV today or get in touch to discuss the role further