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Teaching Assistant

Smart Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11–19 with a range of additional learning needs in Wolverhampton.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential in education.

 

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to assist pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Visual and Hearing Impairments, Physical Disabilities, and Moderate to Profound Learning Difficulties.

The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping to build confidence, communication, independence, and positive engagement in learning.

 

Job Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant

  • Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs

  • Adapt learning approaches to support pupil engagement

  • Promote communication, confidence, and independence

  • Help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

 

What's on Offer

  • Competitive weekly pay

  • Free CPD training to support your professional development

  • Holiday pay

  • A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals and needs

 

Requirements for a Teaching Assistant

  • Experience working with pupils with a range of additional needs

  • Ability to adapt learning materials and approaches to suit individual pupils

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Effective behaviour management and a calm, patient approach

  • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their potential

 

Why Choose Smart Education?

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, recruiting for both permanent and temporary positions. We place Teaching Assistants, SEND specialists, Teachers, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors across the Midlands.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking for your next opportunity as a Teaching Assistant, Smart Education is committed to helping you find the right role and supporting you throughout your career.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

 

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

Apply now to send your CV over for consideration.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

 


Location: Wolverhampton | Salary: £95 - £107 per day | Job type: Temp | Posted: 02/06/2026

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