SEMH Teaching Assistant

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 3 TA Qualification Required). Location: WV3, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Duration: Long-term position confirmed.

Smile Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 student with high complex needs at a Wolverhampton Primary School. This is a long-term role offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on a child's educational journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to a KS2 student with high complex needs and non-verbal communication.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the student, including managing climbing behaviors.
• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to develop and implement tailored learning strategies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 TA qualification.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN).
• Strong understanding of supporting non-verbal students and managing complex behaviors.
• Team Teach training is preferred; however, for strong SEN Teaching Assistants, we offer Team Teach training during the first week of September.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a child's life.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required. We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including the Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and qualifications.