Teaching Assistant

Description:

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, this opportunity in Walsall offers both consistency and flexibility. Whether you want regular full-time work or adaptable day-to-day assignments, you’ll be able to choose the pattern that best suits your lifestyle and career aspirations.

What’s in it for you?

£95 per day
Choose between full-time placements or flexible day-to-day cover
Support pupils aged 7–18 with a range of additional learning needs
Work in a well-established specialist SEND school
Small class sizes with strong support from teaching assistants
Develop your experience across different age groups and educational needs
Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist professionals
Opportunity to contribute to pupils’ academic, emotional, and social development 

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll collaborate with teachers and support staff to help pupils access learning, develop communication skills, and gain confidence and independence. No two days are the same, as every pupil has individual needs requiring calm, consistent, and tailored support.

Supporting pupils with SEND and moderate learning difficulties
Providing 1:1 and small-group support
Assisting pupils with autism, communication difficulties, and behavioural needs
Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
Helping pupils access differentiated learning activities
Supporting communication and interaction
Encouraging independence and life skills
Assisting personal care and physical needs as required
Helping maintain an inclusive, safe learning environment 

You’ll work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals, following individual support and behaviour plans to ensure pupils reach their full potential.

Skills and Experience

Previous SEND experience is essential for this role. You need:

A minimum of 6 months’ experience supporting children or young people with SEND
Experience within a special school, SEND provision, or similar educational environment
Confidence in supporting pupils with learning difficulties, autism, and communication needs
A patient, caring and resilient approach
Ability to adapt to different pupils and support needs
Enhanced Child & Adult DBS registered on the Update Service
Satisfactory references covering your most recent 24 months 

Experience with positive behaviour support, Makaton, or personal care is beneficial but not required. The school uses Team Teach behaviour management principles and has specialist communication expertise.

Full-Time or Day-to-Day Options

If you want the familiarity of working with the same pupils and staff every day, choose a full-time post. If flexibility is important to you, opt for day-to-day cover. Both options require you to be confident, adaptable, and committed to helping young people develop their independence.

Location and Package

Location: Walsall
Pay: £95 per day
Age Range: 7–18
Opportunities: Full-time and day-to-day contracts 

If you’re ready to bring your SEND experience and passion for helping young people to a specialist educational environment, this Teaching Assistant role could be your next great step.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV and take the next step in your career supporting children and young people in Walsall