Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wolverhampton
Pay Rate: £95.95 - £105.36
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Smart Education is currently recruiting for a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 3 to 19 in Wolverhampton with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting students with PMLD and SLD in a specialist educational setting. Your focus will be on sensory development, communication, and life skills. You will support students in engaging learning activities while working closely with the class teacher and other professionals to help meet each student's individual educational and care needs. This role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting students with complex needs and helping them achieve their fullest potential.
What We Offer:
- Competitive weekly pay
- Free CPD training
tailored to
SEND professionals
- Holiday pay
- A
dedicated consultant
who will offer continuous support throughout your role
Requirements:
- Experience working with
PMLD
and
SLD
pupils
- Knowledge of
sensory-based teaching
methods and
alternative communication tools
(such as PECS, Makaton)
- A
patient
,
calm
, and
creative
approach to supporting students
- Ability to assist in creating a
safe, inclusive
, and
supportive
classroom environment
- A
strong commitment
to supporting each student's overall development and wellbeing
About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, offering staffing solutions for both temporary and permanent roles. We recruit Teaching Assistants, SEND specialists, Teachers, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors across the Midlands.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.