Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant (Permanent)
Job Title:

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

Pay Rate:
£19,242 – £19,986 (Actual)

Location:

Stratford-upon-Avon

Hours:

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

Smart Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support pupils with complex needs in Years 6–11 within a specialist educational setting in the Stratford-upon-Avon area. This is a permanent opportunity, ideal for someone who is compassionate, proactive, and committed to inclusive education.

Benefits of Working as a Teaching Assistant Level 1:

• Support pupils with a broad range of complex SEND needs

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative staff team

• Make a meaningful difference to pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and independence

• Work in a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment

• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and ongoing support

• Strong induction programme with training and development opportunities

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND

• Previous Teaching Assistant experience at Level 1 desirable

• Training in manual handling, positive handling, or similar is advantageous

• Patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusive practice

• Ability to work effectively within a classroom team and alongside external professionals

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child & Adult Workforce) or willingness to obtain

• Valid passport

• Ability to provide 24 months of employer or academic references

Role Responsibilities:

• Support pupils’ learning under the direction of the class teacher

• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources

• Provide feedback and contribute to monitoring pupil progress

• Support pupils’ personal, social, and emotional development

• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour

• Liaise with families and professionals where appropriate

• Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom 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