At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in specialist schools across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, and Walsall.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, training opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a rewarding field.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable learners and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience in education, care, or youth work is a plus; passion for SEN is essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Are you looking for a rewarding career within a special school, SEN school, alternative provision or specialist education setting? Hays Education is working in partnership with a number of specialist schools across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall that are recruiting for September 2026 starts.
We are currently recruiting for a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) jobs, including opportunities supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, Speech and Language Needs, Complex Needs and Challenging Behaviour.
Whether you are an experienced SEN professional or looking to transition from mainstream education, care, youth work, residential support, coaching or mental health services, we want to hear from you.
About the Schools
The schools are based across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall, providing high-quality education for children and young people aged 4-19 with a range of additional needs. Staff work closely together to create safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.
Responsibilities
- Support pupils on a one-to-one basis
- Deliver small-group interventions
- Support pupils with Autism, SEMH and complex needs
- Assist with behaviour management strategies
- Encourage communication, independence and social development
- Support teaching and learning across the curriculum
- Work alongside teachers, therapists and pastoral teams
- Help create positive learning experiences for vulnerable learners
What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- Special Schools
- Mainstream Schools
- Alternative Provision (AP)
- PRUs
- Children's Residential Care
- Youth Work
- Social Care
- Mental Health Support
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Community Support Services
Successful applicants will be:
- Patient and resilient
- Passionate about SEN education
- Adaptable and proactive
- Strong communicators
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare
What Hays Education Offers?
- Competitive rates of pay
- Long-term, temporary and permanent SEN jobs
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Dedicated support from a specialist SEN recruiter
- Access to exclusive special school vacancies
- Free CPD and training opportunities
- September 2026 start dates available now
- £250 Refer-a-Friend Scheme
Schools across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall are already planning and securing staff for September. Demand is particularly high for:
- SEN Teaching Assistants
- SEMH Support Staff
- Autism Specialists
- Learning Support Assistants
- Behaviour Mentors
- SEN Teachers
- English Teachers
- Maths Teachers
- Cover Supervisors
If you're looking for SEN jobs in Wolverhampton, Special School jobs in Dudley, SEMH jobs in Sandwell, Teaching Assistant jobs in Walsall, or SEN Teacher vacancies across the Black Country, apply today to discuss the opportunities available.
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