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SEN Teaching Assistant – Sixth Form & College Provision Location: B23
Pay: £95 – £115 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday – Long-term opportunity

Smile Education is proud to be supporting a vibrant Sixth Form and College SEN provision in the B23 area. We are seeking a passionate, inclusive and adaptable Teaching Assistant who can confidently support young people with additional needs and engage them in a meaningful, motivating way.

This role requires someone energetic, personable and confident — someone who can build positive relationships and bring learning to life for post-16 learners.

About the Setting

• Specialist Sixth Form and College SEN provision
• Learners aged 16–19 with a range of additional needs
• Inclusive environment focused on independence and life skills
• Fantastic transport links (30 second walk from station to school)
• Supportive leadership and experienced SEN team
• Emphasis on preparing learners for adulthood, employment and further education

This is a provision that values creativity, communication and strong interpersonal skills.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to learners with SEN
• Support learners with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs
• Assist with vocational, academic and life skills sessions
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development
• Adapt learning materials to meet individual needs
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Build engaging, respectful and professional relationships with young adults
• Promote inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing at all times

The ideal candidate will be confident interacting with young people and able to make sessions engaging, structured and enjoyable.
Requirements

• Experience supporting young people with SEN (minimum 6 months preferred)
• Confident, adaptable and enthusiastic personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and motivate post-16 learners
• Professional, patient and resilient approach
• Able to provide two references covering the past two years
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting young people as they transition into adulthood.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant role in B23.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to full compliance checks including Enhanced DBS, Barred List and qualification verification.

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