Teaching Assistant – Special Needs – Wolverhampton
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? A welcoming and supportive special school in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team, providing vital support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
As a Teaching Assistant in this setting, you will be working with primary and secondary aged pupils, supporting both 1-2-1 and small group learning. Pupils have a variety of needs including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and complex learning needs. You will work alongside experienced teachers and other support staff to create an engaging and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and make progress.
Responsibilities
* Providing classroom support to pupils with special educational needs.
* Offering tailored 1-2-1 and small group interventions.
* Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
* Working closely with teachers and other Teaching Assistants to deliver personalised learning.
* Encouraging independence, confidence, and a love of learning in all pupils.
Qualifications
* Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in a SEND setting.
* A calm, patient, and supportive approach to working with children.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* A genuine passion for supporting pupils with special needs.
* A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
If you are a Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information.
The Education Network Offer
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
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