SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

Summary: Seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in a specialist educational setting. Highlights: 1. Support students' sensory development, communication, and life skills 2. Help students achieve their fullest potential with complex needs 3. Opportunity to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment * Job Reference: 2652364083\-2 * Date Posted: 5 March 2026 * Recruiter: SMART Education Recruitment * Location: City, Wolverhampton * Salary: £95\.95 to £109 Per Day * Sector: HR / Recruitment, Nursery / Early Years, Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant * Job Type: Contract **Job Description** ------------------- **Job Title:** SEN Teaching Assistant **Location:** Wolverhampton **Pay Rate:** £95\.95 \- £109\.36 **Hours:** 8:30am 3:30pm Smart Education is currently recruiting for a **compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant** to support pupils aged **3 to 19** in **Wolverhampton** with **Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)** and **Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)**. **About the Role:** As a **SEN Teaching Assistant**, you will play a vital role in assisting students with **PMLD** and **SLD** in a **specialist educational setting**. Your focus will be on **sensory development**, **communication**, and **life skills**. You will support students in **engaging learning activities** while working closely with the class teacher and other professionals to help meet each student s individual educational and care needs. This role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting students with complex needs and helping them achieve their fullest potential. **What We Offer:** * **Competitive weekly pay** * **Free CPD training** tailored to **SEND professionals** * **Holiday pay** * A **dedicated consultant** who will offer continuous support throughout your role **Requirements:** * Experience working with **PMLD** and **SLD** pupils * Knowledge of **sensory\-based teaching** methods and **alternative communication tools** (such as PECS, Makaton) * A **patient**, **calm**, and **creative** approach to supporting students * Ability to assist in creating a **safe, inclusive**, and **supportive** classroom environment * A **strong commitment** to supporting each student s overall development and wellbeing **About Smart Education:** Smart Education is a **specialist recruitment agency** for **Education and Early Years**, offering staffing solutions for both **temporary** and **permanent** roles. We recruit **Teaching Assistants**, **SEND specialists**, **Teachers**, **Nursery Nurses**, and **Tutors** across the Midlands. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an **enhanced DBS check**. It is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.