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Smile Education is recruiting on behalf of a large and well-established SEND secondary school based in Wolverhampton. Due to continued growth and expansion, the school is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and energetic Teaching Assistants to join its team and make a positive contribution to the lives of young people with additional needs.

This forward-thinking specialist provision caters for secondary-aged pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school is committed to providing a creative and engaging curriculum within a supportive and stimulating learning environment, enabling every pupil to achieve their full potential.

With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the school places its students at the heart of everything it does and is looking for Teaching Assistants who share this commitment.

The RoleAs a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide both academic and pastoral support to students with a range of additional needs. You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes.

The role may involve:

• Supporting students within the classroom on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting students with social, emotional, and communication needs
• Assisting pupils with complex behavioural and medical needs where required
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

We Are Looking For Teaching Assistants Who:

• Have experience working with or caring for children and young people with additional needs
• Have an understanding of SEND and the barriers some students face in education
• Can support pupils with complex behavioural and medical needs
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and resilience
• Are committed to meeting the individual needs of students
• Can build positive and respectful relationships with young people
• Work effectively as part of a team whilst also using their own initiative
• Are passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, either professionally or in a care-based setting
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification is desirable
• A minimum of two professional references covering the last two years
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education
• The right to work in the UK

Why Apply?

• Join a highly supportive and welcoming school community
• Work within a specialist setting where no two days are the same
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
• Gain valuable SEND experience and professional development opportunities
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Smile Education consultant

Apply TodayIf you are a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist secondary SEND setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Smile Education and take the next step in your education career.

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