SEN Teaching Assistant - Long-Term Opportunities Across Dudley and Sandwell
Some pupils need someone steady. Someone who can walk into a difficult morning, stay calm, and still be there the next day and the day after. If that sounds like you, it's worth getting in touch.
Sprint Education Recruitment are supporting schools across Dudley and Sandwell to place experienced SEN Teaching Assistants into long-term roles.
The kind of positions we fill tend to involve supporting pupils with complex needs, including social, emotional and mental health difficulties, autism, and behaviour that can be physically challenging. They're consistent, relationship-led placements where showing up for the same child every day is what the job is built around.
What these roles typically involve:
* Supporting a pupil with high-level SEN needs on a 1:1 basis throughout the school day
* Helping to maintain routines and de-escalate situations using agreed behaviour strategies
* Working alongside class teachers, SENCOs, and wider support staff
* Keeping clear, proactive communication with the school's inclusion team
* Adapting your approach to match the pupil's regulation and mood on any given day
* Contributing to the wider classroom environment when the pupil is settled
* Maintaining consistent boundaries with warmth and professionalism
What we're looking for:
* Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or SEN setting
* Confidence and composure when working with pupils who display behaviour that challenges
* Experience in a PRU, SEMH provision, or alternative setting is a real advantage
* Behaviour management training (Team Teach, Makaton, or similar) is desirable
* A calm, grounded manner and the ability to stay non-reactive under pressure
* Commitment to a long-term placement, not just short-term cover
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
What working with Sprint looks like:
* Long-term placements with genuine continuity when the right role comes up
* Opportunities expected across Dudley and Sandwell in the coming weeks and from September
* Consistent support from a specialist education recruitment consultant
* A chance to develop your skills in complex SEN and behaviour support
Why Sprint?
If you're looking to work as a teacher in a mainstream classroom, providing day-to-day supply cover, we're probably not the agency for you. But if you're passionate about supporting students with additional needs and want a long-term role where you can build consistency and see the impact of your work every day, that's exactly what we do.
Next Steps
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, register your interest today