Newly Qualified Teaching Assistant
Smile Education Recruitment
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across both primary and secondary settings. Whether you’re looking to build your confidence, broaden your experience, or balance work alongside further study or other commitments, we offer the flexibility to suit your needs.
The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Deliver small group activities under the guidance of the class teacher
- Help create a positive, supportive learning environment
- Build strong relationships with pupils and staff and fully immerse yourself in school life
- Take a proactive approach and get involved in all aspects of the classroom
- A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (or due to qualify soon)
- A reference from your placement, highlighting your interaction with children
- A positive attitude towards supporting students and their individual needs
- Confidence supporting students with Autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, SEMH, and PMLD
- Ability to support with personal care (desirable but not essential)
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow direction from the class teacher
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education
- Opportunities in a variety of school settings across Wolverhampton
- Flexible working options (full-time and part-time roles available)
- Ideal for those continuing university studies or with other commitments
- Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated team
- A great way to build experience and develop your career in education
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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