Specialist Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference

Location: Cannock (WS11)
Start Date: October 2026
Salary: £95 - £110 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: [Permanent / Long-term / Temporary]
Hours: Full-time / Part-time

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

I’m currently working with a welcoming school who are looking for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working closely with pupils and wants to play an important part in helping them feel confident, supported and successful at school.

This isn’t just about helping students get through their work. You’ll be someone they can rely on, helping them overcome barriers to learning and celebrating their progress along the way.

About the role

You’ll be working closely with pupils who may have SEND and additional learning needs, providing the individual support they need both inside and outside the classroom.

Your day could involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with their learning and development
• Helping students stay focused and engaged in lessons
• Working with pupils who may have additional behavioural or emotional needs
• Adapting activities and resources to suit individual learners
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
• Encouraging pupils to become more independent and confident

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is patient, caring and consistent, with a genuine interest in helping young people succeed.

Experience working with SEND is highly desirable, particularly if you have supported pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or other additional needs.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working in a school or education setting
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• A calm and patient approach
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A willingness to get stuck in and work as part of a team

Most importantly, you need to care about the students you work with. The right person will be someone who gets satisfaction from seeing a pupil who has struggled suddenly have that moment where something clicks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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