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Location: Wolverhampton
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Smile Education are proud to be recruiting for a full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive specialist SEN primary school in Wolverhampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development and wellbeing.

The school has excellent transport links from Wolverhampton, Dudley and Bridgnorth, making it easily accessible for candidates across the surrounding areas.

About the School
The school supports children aged 2–11 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities whose needs cannot be fully met within a mainstream setting.

The school takes an individualised approach to education, using flexible pathways to ensure that teaching, learning and support are tailored to each child's individual needs, abilities and stage of development.

The school takes a holistic approach to education, focusing not only on academic progress but also on:

• Social development
• Building confidence and self-esteem
• Developing independence
• Supporting children to self-regulate
• Encouraging positive behaviour and attitudes
• Developing a "can do" approach to learning and life

The school's vision is to provide an inclusive education that inspires pupils to succeed by working, learning and achieving together.

The Role
As a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting children both inside and outside of the classroom.
You will work closely with class teachers and the wider school team to ensure pupils are able to access their learning, develop their independence and feel safe, valued and supported.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing classroom support to children with a range of SEND.
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis when required.
• Working with small groups and individual pupils to support learning and development.
• Helping children access the curriculum at their individual level.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and communication development.
• Encouraging independence and self-regulation.
• Using positive and consistent approaches to behaviour.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Supporting children's wellbeing and personal development.
• Getting actively involved in school life and contributing positively to the classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a positive, hands-on and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is committed to helping children with SEND achieve their potential.

You must have:

• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, which is a recognised qualification within the UK.
• Experience supporting children or young people with a range of SEND needs.
• Hands-on experience working within an educational or specialist setting.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting children.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider team.
• The ability to provide effective 1:1 support when required.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to act as a positive role model for pupils.
• A willingness to get involved and support all aspects of children's learning and wellbeing.

Experience supporting children with personal care needs is desirable but is not essential.

Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist school where every child is treated as an individual and staff are committed to helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.
If you are a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about SEND, enjoys being hands-on and wants to be part of a supportive team where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work with Smile Education?
Smile Education works closely with schools and candidates to ensure the right match for every role. We provide support throughout the recruitment process, including interview preparation, safeguarding and compliance checks.

To be considered for this long-term opportunity, please contact Smile Education today.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.