Teaching Assistant

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SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Pay: £105 - £115 per day
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Long-term temporary role with the potential for a permanent position

The Opportunity
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.

Your Role Will Include

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

We're Looking For

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)

Why This School?

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

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

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

Next Steps

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
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Location:
Wolverhampton
Salary:
£105 - £115 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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