Vacancy Detail

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant Level 1 – Complex Needs (Yrs 6–11)

Pay Rate:

£19,242 – £19,986 (FTE 1.0)

Location:

Stratford-upon-Avon

Hours:

32.5 hours per year | Term-time only
Permanent Position | ASAP Start

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support pupils with complex needs in Years 6–11. This is a permanent role starting ASAP within a specialist educational setting in the Stratford-upon-Avon area.

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant Level 1:

• Work with pupils with a wide range of SEND needs
• Supportive, collaborative staff team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ learning and independence
• Inclusive and positive working environment
• Access to staff wellbeing and support services
• Strong induction and training support

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with pupils with SEND
• Level 1 Teaching Assistant experience desirable
• Ideally trained in manual handling, positive handling, or similar practical support skills
• Patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusion
• Ability to work effectively within a classroom team and with external professionals
• Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Role Responsibilities:

• Support pupils’ learning as directed by the class teacher
• Assist with preparation of learning materials and classroom resources
• Participate in record keeping and provide feedback on pupils’ progress
• Support pupils’ personal, social, and emotional development and encourage independence
• Liaise with families to provide information and answer queries
• Contribute to a positive classroom ethos and inclusive environment

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 Child & Adult Workforce DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon | Salary: £19242 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 21/11/2025