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SEND Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 90 - 130 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Bromwich
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Smile Education are currently recruiting for experienced Teaching Assistants to support a specialist educational setting in the West Bromwich area. This unique role is ideal for individuals with a background in children’s residential care, alternative provisions, or supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
About the Role: You will be working in a structured, supportive setting that caters for up to 60 students, with typical class sizes of around 8 learners. The curriculum includes core academic subjects such as English and Maths, alongside vocational pathways, with a strong focus on building confidence, emotional resilience, and academic achievement.
This setting primarily supports young people in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 who have been referred including those at risk of or already permanently excluded from mainstream education. The aim is to help them reintegrate into mainstream settings or support them onto a sustainable long-term learning pathway.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide targeted support to students with SEMH and behavioural needs
Confidently de-escalate challenging situations and support self-regulation
Deliver small group tasks and interventions
Build positive, trusting relationships with students
Work independently and adapt flexibly to daily needs
Support students both in lessons and during unstructured times, promoting positive interactionsEssential Requirements:
A relevant Level 2 or higher qualification (education or youth-related)
Recent experience (within the past 12 months) in a similar role
Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour and SEMH
Confident working independently and with a flexible, proactive approach
A commitment to providing high-quality care and education
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one via Smile Education)Application Process: Successful candidates will be contacted and invited to complete the registration process with Smile Education.
As part of this process, we require a minimum of two professional references, with at least one confirming your experience of working with children or young people.
📩 To apply for the role, please send your CV as soon as possible to (url removed) or click ‘Apply Now’. For further information, call (phone number removed).
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