SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Smile Education is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of our valued partnerships within the Endeavour Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN Primary School based in Tamworth.

At this school, staff are proud to offer a specialist teaching provision that enables all pupils to lead fulfilling lives and become as independent as possible. Through developing individual strengths and fostering a strong “can do” attitude to life and learning, the school provides outstanding care and education for children from Nursery through to Key Stage 2, operating across three separate sites.

About the Role You will be supporting children with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• SLCN – Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• ASD – Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• MSI – Multi-Sensory Impairment
• PD – Physical Disability
• MLD – Moderate Learning Difficulty
• SLD – Severe Learning Difficulty
• PMLD – Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

The successful candidate will be fully immersed in school life, acting as a positive role model and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Confidently delivering and supporting planned activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, independence, and engagement
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team
• Providing consistent, nurturing support tailored to individual needs

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare or a Teaching Assistant qualification
• Hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs
• UK-based experience working with children (essential)
• Ability to provide a minimum of two references covering the past two years, commenting on your interaction with children
• Overseas qualifications will not be considered unless officially converted to a UK qualification

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Candidates will be invited to interview during the first two weeks of January
• Compliance and safeguarding checks will be completed as part of the process
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new DBS through Smile Education

Why Apply? This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with complex needs, within a supportive and specialist school environment.

Apply today through Smile Education to be considered for this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity.

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