Teaching Assistant – Full Time & Part TimeLocation: Walsall Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time or part-time (Part‑time applicants must be available for the full school day: 8:30am–3:30pm)Are you passionate about supporting children withplex needs in a warm, nurturing, and truly inspiring specialist environment? This exceptional Walsall-based special school is looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their outstanding team.This setting is known for itspassion, its creativity, and its unwaveringmitment to helping children with significant learning needs thrive. Working here isn’t just rewarding — it’s a privilege. About the SettingThis specialist provision supports children aged 3–14 with a wide range of additional andplex needs, including:
1. Severe or profound learning difficulties
2. Autism andmunication needs
3. Multi‑sensory or physical impairments
4. Medical or care needs requiring consistency and sensitivity
The school is built around warmth, patience, and connection. Staff work as one cohesive team, ensuring every child is understood, supported, and able to learn in a way that suits them.This is a place where children are celebrated for who they are, and where staff feel proud of the difference they make every day. Exceptional Specialist FacilitiesThe school offers an impressive range of tailored environments designed to supportplex needs, such as:
5. Purpose‑built classrooms with sensory‑friendly layouts
6. Dedicated therapy and intervention spaces
7. Specialist resources and assistive technology to aidmunication
8. Calming sensory areas for emotional regulation
9. Nurturing outdoor spaces designed for exploration, movement, and play
10. Opportunities for creative, multi‑sensory and experiential learning
Every part of the environment is designed to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. About the RoleAs a Teaching Assistant, your work will make a genuine and lasting impact. You will:
11. Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
12. Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support professionals
13. Help deliver personalised, multi‑sensory learning experiences
14. Use visual,munication, and sensory strategies to engage pupils
15. Support personal care or physical needs where required (training provided)
16. Encourage independence, wellbeing, and joyful participation
17. Be part of apassionate, highly skilled team
Every day is meaningful — and every moment matters. Who We’re Looking ForYou don’t need previous special school experience — just the right qualities:
18. Warm, patient, and nurturing
19. Resilient, calm, and solution‑focused
20. Passionate about helping children withplex needs thrive
21. A team player with a positive, empathetic approach
22. Willing to learn specialist strategies and techniques
23. Able to work the full school day (8:30am–3:30pm), even if applying part‑time
If you have experience in care, early years, SEN, or therapeutic settings, that’s a bonus — but not essential. What You’ll GainIn return, you’ll join a truly remarkable team and receive:
24. Supportive onboarding and high‑quality training
25. A warm, collaborative, and uplifting staff culture
26. Opportunities for professional development and progression
27. A role that offers purpose, pride, and daily fulfilment
28. The chance to make a life‑changing difference to children who need it most
If you want a role where you’ll feel valued, inspired, and able to make a profound difference — this Walsall specialist school is the perfect place to take your next step. #4785414 - Claire Cochrane