Sen Teaching Assistant

A welcoming and well-supported primary school in Wolverhampton is looking to recruit a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time role starting in March 2026, with the possibility of a permanent position for the right candidate.

About the School

This friendly and inclusive primary school provides a supportive learning environment for pupils with a range of additional needs. The leadership team is experienced and highly supportive, creating a culture where every child is encouraged to feel safe, valued, and confident in their learning journey. The school is dedicated to helping pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them access the curriculum. Your responsibilities will include:

* Delivering one-to-one and small group support for pupils with special educational needs

* Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons

* Modifying learning activities and resources to suit individual academic and behavioural needs

* Encouraging pupils to build confidence, independence, and positive learning habits

* Working closely with teachers, parents, and external specialists to ensure consistent support for pupils

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting children and committed to inclusive education. The successful candidate will:

* Be a graduate or soon-to-be graduate (any subject welcomed)

* Ideally have some experience working with children or young people with SEN (although this is not essential as training will be provided)

* Be patient, compassionate, and resilient, with a genuine interest in supporting young learners

* Have strong communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively within a team

* Be keen to develop professionally and gain valuable experience in a primary school setting

What the School Offers

* A supportive and welcoming school environment

* Access to ongoing training and professional development

* Hands-on experience supporting pupils with SEN in a primary setting

* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children

If you are passionate about helping pupils with additional needs succeed and want to build your experience within primary education, this opportunity could be the ideal next step in your career.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.

Sprint Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Sprint Education

Sprint Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. Specialists in SEND support for mainstream and SEN schools.

What Sprint Education offer

* Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

* Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

* Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

* Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

* Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community