At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible opportunities, free training, and career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and access specialist SEN schools across Walsall.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and celebrate their achievements every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in care or education is a plus, but passion and resilience are key.
SEN Teaching Assistants Wanted – Worcester
Make Every Day Count. Help Every Child Thrive.
Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and every achievement is worth celebrating?
Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education recruitment agency, is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools and alternative provisions.
Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a care or support worker looking to transition into education, or simply someone with the passion and resilience to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Work in SEN?
Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and as an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping them reach their full potential. From supporting a pupil to communicate their needs for the first time to helping a young person build confidence and independence, your encouragement can have a lifelong impact. This isn't just another Teaching Assistant role—it's an opportunity to change lives.
About the Role
You'll work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- ADHD
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties
- Complex and Medical Needs
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support.
- Encouraging communication, independence and social development.
- Supporting pupils with emotional regulation using positive behaviour strategies.
- Assisting with learning activities tailored to individual needs.
- Helping to create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment.
- Celebrating every success—big or small.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for caring, patient and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making a positive difference. Ideally, you'll have:
- Experience supporting children or vulnerable adults in education, care, residential or healthcare settings.
- A positive, adaptable and proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
No school experience? No problem! If you have transferable skills from care, support work, youth work, mental health support or healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we offer:
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
- Flexible, long-term and permanent opportunities to suit your lifestyle
- Access to specialist SEN schools across Walsall and the Black Country
- A dedicated education consultant who specialises in SEN recruitment
- Free CPD including Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding training
- Opportunities for career progression within education
- Simple online timesheets and hassle-free payroll
Start Making a Difference Today
The right Teaching Assistant can transform a child's school experience. If you're compassionate, resilient and ready to support pupils who need it most, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss the exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities available across Walsall and the surrounding areas.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and referencing checks in line with safer recruitment practices. 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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