Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Wolverhampton
Sector: SEN Support
Job Type: Full Time (5 days in a week)
Start Date: Immediate
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate special needs teaching assistant in Wolverhampton to join a specialist independent day school supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.
You’ll work in a supportive, small-class environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom
- Assist with differentiated learning activities
- Support communication, social, and independence skills
- Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators
- Promote a positive, inclusive environment
- Support behaviour management strategies
Skills & Qualifications
- GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
- Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Experience with SEMH and/or ASD
Must Required:
- A valid driver's license and own vehicle are required to drive through school.
Why Join Us?
- Additional Car Allowance
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Free Wellbeing App & Counselling Support
- Medicash Cashback Scheme
- Recognition Awards & £500 Referral Bonus
- MiRewards Discounts Platform
Join a team where every day is an opportunity to change lives through education.
Apply Now: shakshi.yadav@supportingeducation.com
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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