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SEN Primary Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants –
Smile Education | Lichfield and surrounding areas, Staffordshire
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-time opportunities
Salary: Competitive, dependent on role and experience
Smile Education is recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to work within primary schools across Lichfield and the surrounding areas.
We are particularly looking for candidates with a strong background in supporting children with Autism (ASC), who are confident providing individualised support and managing challenging behaviour within a school environment.
Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have the patience, resilience and practical skills to support autistic pupils and help them thrive in their learning?
We are looking for dedicated, hands-on and proactive individuals who can commit to a full-time role and are available to start as soon as possible.
Roles Available -SEN Teaching Assistants
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with Autism and additional needs, helping them access learning, develop communication skills and build independence.
Learning Support Assistants
Work alongside class teachers to support autistic pupils within the classroom, encourage engagement and provide consistent support with learning, social interaction and emotional regulation.
Experience We Require
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience supporting children with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Social communication and interaction difficulties.
• Sensory processing needs.
• ADHD and attention-related needs.
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Challenging behaviour and emotional deregulation.
• Individual learning plans and positive behaviour support strategies.

Candidates must have previous SEND experience and be confident supporting autistic pupils with a range of individual needs.
Essential Requirements – Who Should Apply?
To be considered for these opportunities, candidates must:

• Have previous SEND experience, ideally supporting autistic children within a school or specialist setting.
• Have previous UK-based experience working within an educational, childcare or relevant support environment.
• Be able to commit to a full-time position.
• Be hands-on, proactive and confident taking initiative.
• Have experience supporting and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
• Be confident working independently with pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Be able to follow instructions and work effectively alongside the class teacher.
• Have a minimum of 2 years' worth of references available to cover their employment history.
• Be patient, resilient, reliable and adaptable.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Be available to start ASAP.

If you have UK-based SEND experience, are confident supporting autistic children and can commit to a full-time position, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV, outlining your SEND experience, availability and preferred location.
Join Smile Education and make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs across Lichfield.

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