SEND Teaching Assistant
Walsall
Full time
£28,000 - £43,685 per annum
Vacancy ID
446f7df4-a23a-4d3d-8e65-4b16e293a3ae
Job Description
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning. The focus is on providing tailored academic and emotional support, adapting tasks where needed, and helping pupils feel secure and confident in the classroom. Strong communication, patience, and consistency are essential, alongside a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
Supports pupils with SEND in lessons and structured interventions.
Works closely with teachers to adapt learning activities.
Promotes confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
Maintains safeguarding, care, and wellbeing standards.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
It is preferred to have prior experience supporting students with SEND.
To ensure the safety and security of our students, an enhanced DBS check is required.
Competitive pay depending on expertise and commitment to helping SEND students.
About the School
Our partnered school is a large special school that caters for pupils between the ages of 11 and 19 who have a range of special educational needs, such as speech, language and communication difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, social, emotional and mental health issues, and moderate or severe learning difficulties.
The school has been rated as good by Ofsted in its latest inspection in November 2022. The inspectors praised the school for its strong leadership, high-quality teaching, positive relationships, and inclusive culture.
The pupils at our partnered school are well behaved, respectful, and eager to learn. They are supported by a dedicated team of staff who know them well and provide them with individualised care and guidance.