Walsall 11-19 Teaching Assistant
4 days ago
Walsall
SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School in WalsallFull-Time | Long-Term | Immediate StartA well-established special school in Walsall is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This specialist setting supports children and young people aged 11 to 19, many of whom have complex learning needs, autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs, or additional communication requirements.About the RoleAs an SEN Teaching Assistant in this Walsall specialist environment, you will: • Support pupils aged 11-19 with complex learning needs, ASD, PMLD, SLD, sensory needs, and communication difficulties, • Work closely with teachers and therapy teams to deliver personalised learning programmes, • Assist with structured routines, sensory regulation activities, mobility support, and communication strategies, • Provide reassurance, consistency, and patience to help young people feel safe and supported, • Have proven SEN experience in a special school, PRU, or specialist provision, • Are confident supporting older pupils and young adults with a wide range of additional needs, • Can remain calm, patient, and responsive, • Build strong, positive relationships with both pupils and staff, • Work well within a multi-disciplinary team, • Supportive, established specialist setting, • Opportunity to work with older pupils (11-19) and make a real impact during key stages of their development, • Long-term stability and ongoing training, • Strong team structure and excellent support Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk