SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Dudley Salary: £85

• £106 per day Contract: Full time / Part time

Smart Education is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with moderate and complex learning needs, including speech, language and communication difficulties. The school is a caring and inclusive community where pupils bring a wonderful diversity of abilities, interests, and personalities—creating a vibrant and unique learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support
• Assist pupils with communication, social, and learning needs
• Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Promote independence, positive behaviour, and engagement
• Help create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment

Requirements:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN (MLD, communication needs, or similar)
• Level 2 TA qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Ability to work well as part of a supportive team
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive daily pay
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Support from a dedicated consultant
• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's development

About Smart Education

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. We work with Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, 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 offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in regulated activity with children.

If you are a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant ready to support pupils with diverse needs, to join this welcoming primary SEN setting in Dudley.