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Teaching Assistant
- Posted: 03-02-2026
- Category: SEN
- Location: Tettenhall
- Type: Full-time / Temporary
- Salary: £82.11 - £100 per day
Due to school expansion, we are seeking Teaching Assistants who can make a positive contribution to school life and are committed to raising standards and supporting pupils with additional needs.
This is a welcoming and inclusive school with a warm, friendly atmosphere, where pupils are at the heart of everything. The school provides a creative curriculum and a stimulating environment that allows young people to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We Are Looking for Teaching Assistants Who:
- Have experience working with or caring for children with additional needs, including complex behavioural and medical needs
- Are able to work constructively as part of a team and also use their own initiative
- Demonstrate mutual respect and consistent support for students
- Are fully committed to meeting the individual needs of pupils
- Hold an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
- Assisting pupils with personal care and additional needs, including first aid and welfare matters (e.g. changing, feeding, and using specialist equipment)
- Supporting and coordinating medical or dental visits as appropriate
- Supervising pupils to ensure their safety and wellbeing, in line with Health & Safety procedures
- Accompanying pupils and teaching staff on educational visits, trips, and off-site activities
- Encouraging pupils to engage with learning activities and interact positively with others
- Preparing classrooms for lessons and clearing down after sessions
- Assisting with and maintaining displays, notice boards, and learning environments
- Undertaking routine administrative tasks, including pupil record keeping
- Supporting teachers with behaviour management and reporting concerns appropriately
- Liaising with parents on general pupil matters when required
- Supporting pupils to understand instructions and access the curriculum
- Preparing and maintaining resources and equipment as directed
- Attending training and CPD sessions, including behaviour management and specialist support strategies
- Ongoing support from experienced and friendly consultants
- Opportunities within trusted specialist settings
- Competitive rates of pay
- A supportive and straightforward registration process
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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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