Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: £12.87-£14.03 per hourHours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)Contract: Permanent, Term Time OnlyLocation: Wolverhampton

Reed is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist education provision to recruit two dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for their growing school in Wolverhampton.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading provider of high-quality education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

The school supports pupils aged 5-19 with ASC and SEMH needs, offering a creative, personalised curriculum within a nurturing, modern learning environment. Following significant redevelopment of the school site and increased student numbers, they are now expanding their team.

The Headteacher is seeking fun, passionate, and driven individuals who are committed to making a difference. You will be joining a supportive team with an excellent culture, strong values, and genuine opportunities for career development as the school continues to grow.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing. You will:

• Build warm, supportive relationships to help pupils feel safe, confident, and ready to learn
• Support students with ASC/SEMH needs, both 1:1 and in small groups
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging, differentiated activities
• Promote independence, positive behaviour, and emotional regulation
• Contribute to a positive classroom environment and work collaboratively with teaching staff
• Occasionally support care needs and adopt tailored behaviour management strategies
• Work flexibly within a varied SEN setting, adapting to daily needs

About You

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience working with SEN in any capacity
• GCSE English & Maths at Level 3 or above (essential)
• A Level 2+ Teaching & Learning qualification (desirable)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles
• A positive, patient, and child-centred approach
• Creativity and adaptability to meet individual pupil needs
• Ability to work 1:1 with students
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)
• Willingness to drive school vehicles for off-site activities (desirable)

Why Join?

• Be part of a supportive, passionate team with strong values
• Work in a newly redeveloped specialist setting
• Stable, term-time-only working pattern
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within The Aurora Group

Interested?

Please apply above if you are interested, we would love to hear from you!

Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reed Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. xbpsjku We are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.