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Smile Education are proud to be representing a specialist SEN primary school in Wolverhampton, part of the Endeavour Multi Academy Trust, in their search for a passionate and self-driven Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years sensory class on a full-time basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a nurturing and forward-thinking school community.

About the School & Trust
The school is part of the Endeavour Multi Academy Trust, whose ethos is rooted in strong moral purpose and inclusive practice.
Mission
We encourage and support everyone in our learning community to be the best they can be. It matters. We operate within strict ethical and equitable guidelines.
Vision
Our community fosters leadership, equity, diversity and respect. We encourage our learners to recognise their own abilities but also their challenges.
For Our Young Learners
It is an adventure-rich community with opportunities for lifelong learning, personal development, achievement and enjoyment.
For Our Schools
We are a forward-looking organisation. We ensure that each school’s individual character and spirit is celebrated and protected. Our partnerships with other schools and organisations enhance the quality of provision we offer.
The school provides a highly supportive, sensory-rich environment tailored to pupils with a range of additional needs, including complex learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.

The Role
You will be supporting pupils within the Early Years sensory provision, working closely with the class teacher and wider multidisciplinary team to provide tailored, child-centred support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting children with a range of additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with sensory-based learning activities
• Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Promoting independence, engagement and positive social interaction
• Contributing to planning and adapting activities to meet individual needs
• Being fully immersed in school life and supporting the wider team

This role requires commitment, resilience and a genuine passion for SEN.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a relevant qualification (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent)
• Have UK-based experience supporting children with additional needs (essential)
• Have sound knowledge and understanding of SEN, including supporting challenging behaviour
• Be able to commit to full-time hours until the end of the academic year
• Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and pupils
• Be confident working both collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive “can-do” attitude
• Show willingness to fully immerse themselves in school life

Why Apply Through Smile Education?

• Dedicated consultant support
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunity to work within a respected Multi Academy Trust
• A chance to make a lasting difference in a specialist setting

If you are a caring, committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant ready to support young learners in a specialist environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Smile Education for more information.

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