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  • Walsall
  • £89 - £95 /per day
  • Job Area: Walsall

SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant – Walsall | Full‑Time | Long‑Term Position

Location: Walsall
Job Type: Full‑time, Long‑term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive SEN school in Walsall on a full‑time, long‑term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a stable, rewarding role where every day makes a difference.

⭐ About the School

This well‑established SEN school in Walsall provides a nurturing, structured and highly supportive environment for pupils with a range of additional needs. The senior leadership team is known for its strong values, excellent communication and dedication to quality SEN provision.

🌟 The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support pupils with a range of SEN needs (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and complex learning needs).
  • Deliver tailored support in 1:1 sessions and small groups.
  • Assist class teachers with adapted learning activities and differentiated resources.
  • Promote emotional regulation, communication skills and positive behaviour.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships to help pupils develop confidence and independence.
  • Contribute to a safe, structured and engaging classroom environment.

🧩 What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds. Ideal candidates will have:

  • A calm, patient and empathetic approach
  • A passion for supporting children with additional needs
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Previous school, SEN or care experience (desirable but not essential)
  • The willingness to learn, adapt and grow professionally

🚀 Why This Role Will Appeal to You

  • A fulfilling, purpose‑driven role
  • Opportunity to progress and develop specialist SEN skills
  • Warm, collaborative team environment
  • Making a real difference to children’s lives every day

📍 Location

Based in Walsall, the school is easily accessible via public transport and offers on‑site parking.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Georgia at Georgia@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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  • Teaching Assistant
  • Walsall
  • £89 - £95 /per day
  • Job Area: Walsall

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