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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 21 hours ago

Salary: £ 90 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sandwell, West Midlands

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant's required!

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Full-time, Long-term/Permanent

Salary: Competitive - based on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join a brand-new special educational needs (SEN) provision in Sandwell, opening in January 2026.

This is a rare and rewarding chance to become part of the founding team in a growing specialist setting, dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

About the Setting:

The school will open in January 2026 for students aged 11-16, with plans to expand to a full 11-25 provision, including post-16 education. The initial group will include around 20 pupils with mixed and undiagnosed needs.

As one of the school's initial SEN Teaching Assistants, you'll play a key role in establishing a nurturing, inclusive environment where every learner feels valued and supported.

The Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual needs.

Assist in delivering lessons that are creative, engaging, and accessible to all.

Support pupils with a range of social, emotional, communication, and learning needs.

Help create a calm, positive, and safe learning environment.

Contribute to the wider life of a brand-new school community.

We are looking for SEN TAs who are:

Experienced in working within a special school or specialist provision (essential).

Patient, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

Skilled in using a range of strategies to support pupils with mixed or undiagnosed needs.

Positive, proactive team players who can help shape a new setting from the ground up.

Committed to helping every child achieve their personal best.

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Zeena on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) 

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