Vacancy Detail

Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Pay rate: £95.40 – £96.35 per day
Location: Swadlincote
Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm

Smart Education is currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school located in Swadlincote. The school is easily accessible from Burton-on-Trent, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Tamworth, Lichfield, and Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a truly unique setting where education is structured around outdoor learning, life skills, and independence.

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Join a nurturing, inclusive school community with a strong outdoor learning ethos
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people aged 7–19 with diverse needs
• Support pupils through innovative, hands-on learning experiences
• Excellent professional development and progression opportunities

Job requirements:
• Minimum Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (ASD, ADHD, PDA, SPD, etc.)
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and positive in challenging situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to outdoor and experiential learning

Role responsibilities:
• Support pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties and associated behaviours
• Assist teachers in delivering a curriculum centred on outdoor learning and real-world experiences
• Encourage independence, social interaction, and communication development
• Help implement behaviour support strategies and sensory regulation activities
• Engage pupils in farm-based, community, and outdoor education sessions
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure each pupil thrives

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 professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Location: Swadlincote | Salary: £95.40 - £96.35 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 13/10/2025