SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Reception

Location: Willenhall, Wolverhampton WV12
Start Date: Immediate or September start
Contract: Full time, ongoing
Agency: Smile Education

About the Role

As the school's 1:1 Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personalised support to a Reception aged pupil with additional needs
• Supporting the pupil's learning through tailored activities and interventions
• Helping to develop communication, confidence, and independence
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff
• Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment

About the School

• A warm and inclusive ethos
• A supportive and understanding staff team
• Strong SEN provision and experienced leadership
• A child centred approach to learning and wellbeing

Applicant Requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs (essential)
• Qualifications:
• Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE)
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
• Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
• Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development
• Level 3 T Level in Education and Early Years (with placement completed)
• Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning
• Level 2 or 3 Specialist Supporting Teaching & Learning
• Level 2 or 3 Children and Young Persons Workforce

Why Join Smile Education?

• Competitive and fair pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to CPD, including SEN and safeguarding training
• A friendly, reputable agency that values its support staff

"The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre employment checks including enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification, sufficient references, qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work."

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including the Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.