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Job Posted: 21 hours ago
Salary: £ 85.24 - 94.09 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stourbridge
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Creative & Outdoor Learning Focus
Pay Rate: £85.24 – £94.09 per day
Location: Stourbridge
Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm
Start Date: September 2025
Smart Education is currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with complex social, emotional, and educational needs in an innovative and highly engaging educational provision based in Stourbridge.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting. The successful candidate will support students through a unique curriculum focused on outdoor learning and practical skills – including activities such as woodwork, textiles, pottery, cooking, and care of animals and gardens. This role suits someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about supporting holistic child development.
Benefits of working as an SEN Teaching Assistant:
Weekly pay
Free CPD training and ongoing professional development
Holiday pay entitlement
Access to a health cash plan and employee assistance programme
A supportive consultant focused on individual career growth
Opportunities to progress and secure permanent employment
Essential Requirements:
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
Access to own reliable transport (location not easily accessible by public transport)
Previous experience working with children in an educational, SEND, or care setting
Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a calm, solution-focused mindset
A strong interest in creative, hands-on, and outdoor education
Good literacy and numeracy (GCSE Maths and English or equivalent)
A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND and behavioural needs
Help learners engage with a therapeutic and practical curriculum
Promote emotional well-being, independence, and self-esteem
Support pupils’ development through creative tasks and outdoor learning
Establish supportive, positive relationships and act as a strong role model
Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all learners
About Smart Education
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND staff, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. The agency is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity for someone who is ready to bring energy, creativity, and compassion to an exciting role supporting exceptional young people.
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