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SEND Teaching Assistant
- Posted: 08-05-2026
- Category: Teaching Assistants
- Location: Featherstone
- Type: Full-time / Contract
- Salary: £90 - £110 per day
Location: Featherstone, WV10, Staffordshire
Full-Time | ASAP Start | Until End of Academic Year
Pay: £90-£110 per day
Smile Education is recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to support an internal provision base in a supportive and well-led school.
This is a long-term role ideal for someone experienced with SEND and SEMH needs, looking to make an immediate impact.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting pupils with SEND in a dedicated provision base
- Working closely with the HLTA
- Delivering 1:1 and small group support
- Managing behaviour and supporting SEMH needs
- Creating a safe, structured, and engaging environment
- Experience supporting SEND pupils (essential)
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Confident supporting SEMH / complex needs
Qualifications required:
- Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE)
- Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
- Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
- Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
- Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning and Development
- Level 3 T Level in Education and Early Years (with placement completed)
- Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning
- Level 2 or 3 Specialist Supporting Teaching & Learning
- Level 2 or 3 Children and Young Persons Workforce
- Long-term opportunity until July, with potential to extend or secure another long-term role
- Supportive school and leadership team
- Competitive pay through Smile Education
- Dedicated consultant support
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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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