Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support
Solihull | Secondary School | £90–£110 per day | Immediate Start
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting a young person on a 1:1 basis?
Smile Education is currently recruiting for a welcoming secondary school in Solihull seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide individual support to a pupil with additional needs.
The Role
Providing 1:1 support to a secondary-aged pupil with additional needs.
Supporting the pupil with their learning, communication, confidence and engagement.
Helping the pupil access lessons and participate positively in school life.
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour where required.
Intimate care may be required, depending on the pupil's individual needs.
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
Building a trusting, consistent and positive relationship with the pupil.
Following individual support plans and school safeguarding procedures.We're Looking For
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable.
A patient, calm and compassionate approach.
Confidence supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis.
Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
Comfortable undertaking intimate/personal care if required.
Reliable, adaptable and committed to supporting the pupil's individual needs.What We Offer
£90–£110 per day, depending on experience.
A supportive secondary school environment.
A dedicated Smile Education consultant.
Ongoing support and access to CPD opportunities.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's education and development.
Potential for longer-term or permanent opportunities.If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and think this could be the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you!
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Apply today – interviews taking place this week.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications