Vacancy Detail

Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Pay rate: £90.21 - £95.26 per day
Location: Stratford‑upon‑Avon (3–19 special school)
Hours: Full-time

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant – Level 2 in the Stratford‑upon‑Avon area for an immediate start or January intake.

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant – Level 2:

• Work in a broad‑spectrum special school (ages 3–19) that values inclusion, independence, and mutual respect.
• Support learners with diverse SEND needs and help grow their confidence and independence.
• Access to ongoing training, professional development, and a supportive staff culture.
• Be part of a collaborative team with high expectations, good behaviour, tolerance, and appreciation of individuality.
• Option of immediate start or join in January to fit your timetable/planning.

Job requirements:

• Must hold a Level 2 qualification in Teaching & Learning or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6‑12 months’ experience working in a special education setting.
• Must hold a valid enhanced DBS (child/adult) and be able to complete compliance checks promptly.
• Ability to support and implement differentiated learning activities, work with individuals or small groups, and collaborate with teaching staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and commitment to inclusive education.

Role responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering high-quality, inclusive learning experiences for learners aged 3–19 with a range of needs.
• Support pupils’ personal, social, and emotional development, fostering independence and positive behaviour.
• Contribute to planning, preparing, and adapting resources under teacher direction; monitor and report on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Collaborate with the wider team (teachers, therapists, SEND/nurture staff) to help meet individual learner needs and maintain a safe, supportive environment.
• Uphold the school’s ethos: mutual respect, tolerance, appreciation of individuality, and preparing learners for life beyond school.

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 the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon | Salary: £90.21 - £95.26 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 09/11/2025