Teaching Assistant in Walsall

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? If you’re looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant position where you can use your experience and compassion to help pupils thrive, this specialist SEN role in Walsall could be your ideal next step.

• Join a specialist school with outstanding staff-to-pupil ratios, ensuring every child receives tailored support.
• Work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team alongside therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities, and complex medical needs.
• Flexible payment options available through PAYE or Umbrella.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with high levels of need. You will work collaboratively as part of a skilled team to provide a nurturing, structured environment for pupils with a wide range of complex SEND.

• Support children and young people as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Assist in lessons, helping with learning, communication, and daily routines.
• Work one-to-one or in small groups to help pupils achieve their EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) targets.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Encourage independence and wellbeing throughout the school day.

• Minimum 6 months’ experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with complex SEND.
• Confident working with children and young people who have physical, medical, or learning difficulties.
• Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS (on the Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide references covering the previous 24 months.

• Location: Walsall
• Daily rate: £95.00 - £109.25 (paid PAYE or Umbrella)

This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideal if you’re seeking a role where you can make a lasting impact and work within a supportive, specialist environment. If you want to develop your skills while providing vital support for pupils who truly need it, this role is for you.

Interested applicants seeking a rewarding new Teaching Assistant role in a specialist setting are encouraged to apply today.