About the role
Vision for Edcuation are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis in an SEN Primary & Secondary School in Stourbridge on a full-time basis.
Working with students who requires additional support. This role is crucial in helping the student access the curriculum and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
About the Role
1. Provide consistent 1:1 support to a named pupil in line with their EHCP/IEP
2. Support the pupil’s academic, social, emotional, and behavioural needs
3. Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs
4. Encourage independence while offering appropriate guidance and reassurance
5. Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction
6. Implement strategies advised by teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
7. Support the pupil during lessons, transitions, break times, and school activities
8. Monitor and record progress, behaviour, and achievements
9. Maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment
10. Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, parents/carers, and support staff
The School
11. This school provides specialist education for young people aged 7 to 19, with a strong emphasis on supporting students with Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as physical and learning disabilities, including visual impairments.
12. Situated on spacious and well-equipped grounds, the school benefits from small class sizes and frequently offers one-to-one support, creating a calm, nurturing learning environment. This highly individualised approach ensures each student receives the focused attention and tailored guidance they need to succeed both academically and emotionally.
13. The school’s dedicated staff work collaboratively to help students realise their full potential. A key focus is on developing the life skills and independence necessary for students to transition successfully into adulthood.
14. Central to the school’s ethos is the belief that personal growth also involves active contribution to the wider community. To support this, the school has established a range of on-site social enterprises, including cafés, farm shops, and heritage centres. These settings provide both students and adults with a safe, inclusive space to build vocational and interpersonal skills in real-world environments.
About you:
To be considered for the 1:1 position, you will:
15. Have experience working with children with challenging behaviours and backgrounds.
16. A non-judgmental and caring approach.
17. Build trust and engage with diverse young people
18. Have volunteered in youth centres or schools.
19. Have experience of working in care, mentoring, or coaching.
20. Have supported children with SEN (1:1 or group settings)
21. Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. 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.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
22. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
23. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
24. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
25. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
26. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
27. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
28. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.