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Smile Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Special Needs Primary School based in Wolverhampton. 
This is a full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist setting that provides a nurturing and academic approach to learning.

About the Role
You will be working within a mixed-age class of Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 pupils who follow a formal learning pathway. The class benefits from a high staff ratio, enabling a personalised approach to support both learning and development.
The daily routine is structured to balance child-focused and adult-supported activities, adapted to meet pupils’ needs. A full range of subjects is delivered through a thematic curriculum cycle, ensuring broad academic coverage alongside social and emotional development.

The school is proud of its experienced and knowledgeable team, who work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with additional needs across the curriculum
• Delivering structured, adult-supported learning activities
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teaching staff and the wider multidisciplinary team

Independence & Life Skills Development A strong emphasis is placed on developing independence through:
Personal Care

• Supporting dressing after PE and swimming
• Encouraging basic hygiene (toileting, handwashing, self-care)

Life Skills

• Supporting food preparation during cooking sessions
• Encouraging responsibility for tidying and organisation
• Developing communication of wants and needs
• Promoting independent access to resources

Community Engagement

• Supporting pupils to access indoor and outdoor environments
• Accompanying visits to local shops, parks, libraries and cafés
• Encouraging positive contribution to the school and wider community

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Recent UK school-based experience
• Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
• Ability to commit full-time on a long-term basis
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• References covering the past 2 years (including one relating to work with children)
• Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete training provided)

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist setting where you can make a genuine difference to pupils’ academic progress, independence and overall development.

To apply or find out more, contact Smile Education today.

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