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SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 22 hours ago
Salary: £ 90 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Smethwick
Expire in: a month
Job Description
SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support (Year 1)
Location: Smethwick
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time | Ongoing for the full academic year
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in a child’s life?
Are you a caring, patient, and committed Teaching Assistant who thrives on supporting children with additional needs?
If you have the dedication to help every child feel safe, understood, and included — this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the School
We’re proud to be working with a fantastic 2-form entry Primary School in Smethwick with a wonderful reputation for inclusion and support.
Rated highly by parents and staff alike, the school is known for its warm, welcoming community, dedicated staff team, and a shared belief that every child deserves the chance to succeed.
This is a school where teamwork, kindness, and consistency truly make a difference.
✨ About the Role
We’re looking for a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child in Year 1 who has Complex ASD and is non-verbal.
You’ll work alongside the Class Teacher and Year 1 team, supporting the child within the classroom setting and helping them to engage with learning in a way that suits their individual needs.
This is a full-time, long-term role continuing for the entire academic year, as consistency and trust are key for this child’s development and wellbeing.
✅ We’re Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, particularly Autism
Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE or equivalent)
Can follow guidance and strategies set by the class teacher and SENCO
Has a warm, patient, and positive approach to supporting children
Can build trusting relationships and create a safe, nurturing environment
Is reliable, flexible, and dedicated to helping every child thrive
Why Join TeacherActive?
When you work with TeacherActive, you’re joining a supportive network that values your contribution and professional growth.
You’ll enjoy:
Market-leading rates of pay
A range of CPD and online training to further your development
A fantastic referral scheme with exciting rewards*
A dedicated 1-to-1 consultant offering personal guidance and ongoing support
Friendly, approachable staff who truly care about matching you to the right role
Interested? Let’s Talk!
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and join a warm, inclusive school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Call Heather on (phone number removed)
Or email your CV to
✨ Support. Empower. Inspire.
Join a school where your compassion can change lives every single day.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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