Teaching Assistant

Description

We are looking to recruit a motivated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary SEN school in Wolverhampton. This is a full-time position starting in February 2026, offering the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

About the School

This specialist SEN school in Wolverhampton is known for its inclusive, nurturing environment and strong leadership team. The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs and is committed to helping every learner achieve both academic progress and personal development.

The Role

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Delivering one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs

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Supporting teachers in planning and delivering engaging, accessible, and differentiated lessons

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Adapting learning resources and strategies to meet individual academic and behavioural needs

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Promoting independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning

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Working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support

The Ideal Candidate

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Are graduates or soon-to-be graduates from any academic discipline

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Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN (desirable but not essential, as training will be provided)

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Are patient, resilient, and caring, with a strong commitment to inclusive education

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Are proactive team players with excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn

What’s on Offer

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A welcoming and inclusive school environment

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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

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Practical experience in a specialist secondary SEN setting

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The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference in young people’s lives

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them to reach their full potential, this role could be an ideal next step in your education career.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.

Sprint Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Sprint Education

Sprint Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. Specialists in SEND support for mainstream and SEN schools.

What Sprint Education offer

* Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

* Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

* Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

* Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. xjnqpsq

* Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community

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