Secondary SEND TA
Smile Education Recruitment
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference?
Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work, looking to develop your SEND experience, or seeking a more consistent long-term opportunity, we have a range of positions available.
About The TrustThe Endeavour Multi Academy Trust is committed to helping every member of its community be the very best they can be. The Trust is built around the values of equity, respect and opportunity, creating an environment where both pupils and staff are supported to thrive.
About The School
The school is a vibrant and inclusive specialist setting for pupils aged 11–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Every student is valued as an individual, with staff working together to promote independence, confidence and lifelong learning. The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs and provides a nurturing environment where every young person has the opportunity to succeed.
The school’s ethos is centred around four key values:
- Build Relationships
- Nurture and Care
- Grow Together
- Enjoy and Achieve
Due to ongoing demand, the Trust is looking for multiple Teaching Assistants to provide support across the school.
There are opportunities for:
- Flexible day-to-day supply work
- Regular weekly work
- Longer-term placements for those seeking greater consistency
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting while developing your skills and making a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
Your Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils aged 11–19 with EHCPs
- Provide support both in and outside of the classroom
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging, personalised and inclusive learning activities
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Support pupils with social, emotional, communication and learning needs
- Promote independence, confidence and personal development
- Create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment
- Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team
- Encourage pupils to achieve their individual goals
- A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable
- A patient, caring and adaptable approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
- The ability to provide a minimum of two years' employment and/or education references
- At least one reference must comment on your experience and interaction when working with children or young people
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education
- Flexible working to fit around your existing commitments
- Regular and long-term opportunities available
- Gain valuable experience within specialist SEND education
- Competitive rates of pay
- Dedicated support from your Smile Education consultant
- Opportunities to develop your SEND career
- Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
If you're a Level 2+ Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist school in Tamworth, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're looking for flexibility, consistency or the opportunity to develop your SEND experience, Smile Education can help you find the right role.
Apply today and take the next step in your SEND career with Smile Education and The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust.
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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