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SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Posted: 08-10-2025
  • Category: SEN
  • Location: Walsall
  • Type: Full-time / Contract
  • Salary: £80 - £110 per day
1:1 Teaching Assistant – Reception | Full-Time | WS8

Smile Education are delighted to be working with a welcoming primary school in the WS8 area to find a caring and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs in their Reception class.

Role: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Year Group: Reception
Contract: Full-time
Location: WS8, Brownhills, Walsall
Start Date: ASAP

We’re looking for someone who:
  • Has experience supporting children with additional needs or SEN within an early years or primary setting
  • Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
  • Can work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
  • Is passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential
You will be providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception pupil, helping them engage in classroom activities, develop key skills, and thrive within a supportive learning environment.

Why Smile Education?
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development
  • A friendly, supportive school environment
If you are a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Smile Education for more information.

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

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