Vacancy Detail

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant Level 1 – KS3

Pay Rate:

£19,242 – £19,986 (FTE 1.0)

Location:

Stratford-upon-Avon

Hours:

32.5 hours per week
Fixed-term (Supply) Position | Immediate Start

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support KS3 pupils within a specialist educational setting in the Stratford-upon-Avon area. This is a fixed-term supply role starting immediately.

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
• 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
• 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 - £19983 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 21/11/2025