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Teaching Assistant
- Posted: 03-02-2026
- Category: SEN
- Location: Dudley
- Type: Full-time / Contract
- Salary: £82.11 - £100 per day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Do you thrive in a dynamic, rewarding environment where every day makes a difference?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the School
This is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls aged 11–19 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The school is committed to helping young people develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to succeed beyond education. Through personalised, inclusive, and engaging learning programmes, pupils are supported to achieve strong educational outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting students in their educational, emotional, and social development
- Providing support inside and outside the classroom to enable full engagement in learning
- Assisting with setting up activities, using technology and adapting the environment to meet individual needs
- Supporting teachers by engaging positively with students and responding appropriately to classroom situations
- Working 1:1 with students who require additional time and tailored support
- Managing behaviour and building trusting professional relationships with both staff and pupils.
- Experience working with children or young people with behavioural support needs
- A good understanding of behaviour management strategies and techniques
- Hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification. (UK Qualification is essential)
- A patient, resilient, and positive approach with a genuine passion for SEN support
- Competitive pay rates
- Refer a friend scheme
- Ongoing CPD opportunities and twilight training
- Designated supportive Consultant
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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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