SEND Teaching Assistant - Wolverhampton
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 203957 |
Summary
SEND Teaching Assistant
Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Area: Wolverhampton
Start Date: February 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £90.00 -£120.00 per day
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School
Do you bring a calm, resilient, and compassionate approach, along with a strong commitment to supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are working alongside a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Wolverhampton is seeking a committed SEMH teaching assistant to join its experienced and supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting pupils who thrive with structure, encouragement, and personalised guidance to help them achieve their full potential.
SEND Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
- Work closely with the class teacher to support learning activities, behaviour management, and targeted interventions
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day
- Support the monitoring of pupil progress and maintain clear communication with staff and families
SEND Teaching Assistant - Person Specification
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (education, care, or youth settings)
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to behaviour support
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A sound understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies
- A relevant qualification in education, care, or support is advantageous but not essential
SEND Teaching Assistant - To Be Eligible You Must:
- Hold the Right to Work in the UK
- Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
- Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)
Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.
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Brief description:
Join a supportive special needs school as a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant.
If you're resilient, compassionate, and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, this is your chance to make a lasting difference in a rewarding and dynamic role.
Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Area: Wolverhampton
Start Date: February 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £90.00 -£120.00 per day
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School
Do you bring a calm, resilient, and compassionate approach, along with a strong commitment to supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are working alongside a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Wolverhampton is seeking a committed SEMH teaching assistant to join its experienced and supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting pupils who thrive with structure, encouragement, and personalised guidance to help them achieve their full potential.
SEND Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
- Work closely with the class teacher to support learning activities, behaviour management, and targeted interventions
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day
- Support the monitoring of pupil progress and maintain clear communication with staff and families
SEND Teaching Assistant - Person Specification
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (education, care, or youth settings)
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to behaviour support
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A sound understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies
- A relevant qualification in education, care, or support is advantageous but not essential
SEND Teaching Assistant - To Be Eligible You Must:
- Hold the Right to Work in the UK
- Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
- Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)
Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.
IND-TA
IND-SEN
Brief description:
Join a supportive special needs school as a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant.
If you're resilient, compassionate, and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, this is your chance to make a lasting difference in a rewarding and dynamic role.