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Teaching Assistant
- Posted: 03-02-2026
- Category: SEN
- Location: Tamworth
- Type: Full-time / Temporary
- Salary: £82.11 - £100 per day
This is a generic special school for pupils aged 11–19, supporting students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school is committed to ensuring that every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
About the School
The school offers a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes:
- Independence and confidence
- Lifelong learning
- Respect for individuality
- Tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs
Our School Values The school is guided by four core values that underpin everything they do:
- Build Relationships – Creating positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
- Nurture and Care – Supporting wellbeing, celebrating success, and helping pupils through challenges
- Grow Together – Learning collaboratively and embracing development as a team
- Enjoy and Achieve – Making learning enjoyable so pupils can reach their full potential
- Have experience working with or caring for young people with additional needs
- Be able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils
- Demonstrate a patient, nurturing, and caring approach
- Support pupils’ learning, independence, and emotional wellbeing
- Work effectively as part of a team, while also using their own initiative
- Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 desirable) or equivalent experience
- Supporting pupils with learning, social development, and emotional needs
- Encouraging engagement in classroom and school-based activities
- Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
- Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Supporting behaviour in line with the school’s values and expectations
- Support from friendly and experienced education consultants
- Opportunities within trusted specialist settings
- Competitive rates of pay
- A simple and supportive registration process
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