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SEND Support

  • Posted: 11-11-2025
  • Category: SEN
  • Location: Wolverhampton
  • Type: Full-time / Contract
  • Salary: £85 - £110 per day
Smile Education are proud to be working in partnership with The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust in their search for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

About the School
The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust provides education for students from Key Stage 3 through to Post-16, catering to a diverse range of needs including:
  • Moderate and complex learning difficulties
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Specific learning difficulties
  • Physical disabilities
  • Speech, language, and communication needs
The Trust’s vision is clear and inspiring:
“Learning within the family of the Endeavour Multi Academy Trust schools is an adventure rich with opportunities for lifelong learning, personal development, achievement, and enjoyment.”

At Endeavour, learners are encouraged to take an active role in school life, value themselves, and recognise their strengths and challenges. Classrooms promote equality, diversity, respect, and positive relationships, while personalised curriculums equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive as independent, thoughtful adults.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant who can make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.
The successful candidate will:
  • Support students across Key Stage 3–Post-16 with a variety of SEND needs
  • Build positive relationships and act as a strong, consistent presence in the classroom
  • Confidently manage and de-escalate behavioural situations
  • Work both independently and collaboratively with teaching staff
  • Assist with personal care when required
  • Help deliver a creative, inclusive and engaging curriculum
About You To be considered for this role, you must:
  • Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare, Teaching Assistance, or a relevant field (Level 3 desirable)
  • Have recent experience supporting students with SEND in a UK school setting
  • Possess a sound understanding of the curriculum and inclusive teaching strategies
  • Be able to provide two professional references covering at least the last two years (one must reference your work with children)
  • Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through Smile Education
Why Join Smile Education?
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in an inclusive and supportive school environment
Apply Today!
If you are a caring, confident and motivated Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

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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