Teaching Assistant

Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs Support

Pay Rate:£95.00 per day

Location:Tamworth

Hours:Full-Time Term Time Only Day-to-Day and Full-Time positions available

Smart Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex needs and SEN within a specialist primary educational setting in the Tamworth area. The school provides specialist provision tailored to pupils with significant additional needs, including communication, sensory, learning and emotional requirements, emphasising independence, confidence and meaningful progress.

This role is ideal for Teaching Assistants with experience managing challenging behaviour and delivering structured, supportive learning and social experiences.

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Flexible Day-to-Day supply and full-time opportunities
• Work with pupils with complex needs in a specialist environment
• Supportive, experienced SEND staff team
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils' progress and wellbeing
• Smart Education support throughout your placement

Job Requirements:
• Experience working with pupils with complex needs in a school setting
• Confident in supporting and managing challenging behaviour
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid passport
• Ability to provide 24 months of employer or academic references

Role Responsibilities:
• Provide in-class and targeted support to pupils with complex needs
• Support behaviour regulation, engagement and access to learning
• Assist with differentiated activities, routines and transitions
• Foster independence, confidence and social development
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
• Help maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

About Smart Education:Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years recruitment agency, recruiting for 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 or vulnerable adults.