Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School Location

Wolverhampton, West Midlands

105 - 115 per day

Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

January 2026

Long-term temporary role with the potential for a permanent position

A well-established specialist SEN school in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs on a long‑term basis. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment for children and young people with severe learning difficulties, autism, and additional needs, supported by experienced SEN leadership and multidisciplinary teams. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable learners and is looking for stability, consistency, and long‑term impact.

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with complex SEND
• Supporting pupils with ASC, communication needs, and cognitive delays
• Assisting with personal care, sensory activities, and regulation strategies
• Supporting engagement through structured routines and visual supports
• Implementing personalised support plans and EHCP targets
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals
• Promoting independence, communication, and life skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or complex needs
• Backgrounds in special schools, care, support work, or mental health welcomed
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Willingness to support personal care where required
• Commitment to a long‑term role
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply (support provided)

• Specialist SEN setting with strong leadership
• Well‑resourced classrooms and therapy spaces
• Clear routines and structured environments
• Strong staff support and training
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach
• Easily accessible from Wolverhampton, Bilston, Dudley, and surrounding areas

• Long‑term, stable work in one specialist setting
• Opportunity to move into a permanent role
• No day‑to‑day supply
• Trial days instead of formal interviews
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to free SEND‑focused CPD, including Autism Awareness and Behaviour Management

Apply with your CV and Tim from Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the role.

All applicants must hold a valid DBS and be able to provide two references.