SEND Teaching Assistant – Special School
Location: Brierley Hill / Dudley
Pay: £92.56 – £100 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term / ongoing
Are you a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or Care Assistant with experience supporting children or adults with complex needs?
We are currently recruiting for a PMLD Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school setting in the Brierley Hill / Dudley area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong care or SEN background who would like to develop their experience within education.
The school supports children and young people with severe, complex and profound learning difficulties, including PMLD, autism and additional physical and communication needs. The setting has purpose-built specialist facilities designed around the needs of its pupils.
The Role:
- Supporting pupils with PMLD and complex additional needs
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Supporting communication, engagement and learning
- Assisting with personal care throughout the school day
- Supporting mobility and physical needs
- Working alongside teachers and other professionals
- Helping pupils develop independence and life skills
- Creating a calm, safe and positive environment
Essential Experience:
- Previous experience supporting individuals with complex or additional needs
- Personal care experience – this is a requirement
- A caring, patient and resilient approach
- Ability to support pupils with complex needs in a hands-on setting
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
We will consider candidates from a range of backgrounds, including:
- PMLD Teaching Assistants
- SEN Teaching Assistants
- Support Workers
- Care Assistants
- Healthcare Assistants
- Residential Support Workers
- Learning Disability Support Workers
Previous school experience is not essential if you have strong relevant care or support experience.
Why Apply?
- Long-term opportunity within a specialist school
- Full-time Monday-Friday hours
- £92.56–£100 per day
- Gain valuable experience working with PMLD and complex SEN
- Supportive specialist school environment
- Opportunity to transfer your care experience into education
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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SEND Teaching Assistant in Dudley employer: Connex Education Partnership
Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Yardley Wood, where your expertise as a Qualified SENCO will be valued and impactful. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and advancement within the education sector. With competitive pay and a commitment to staff well-being, this is an ideal environment for passionate educators looking to make a difference.
Contact Details:
Connex Education Partnership Recruitment Team
