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Dudley - Mentor/TA School Job

Job details
Posting date: 11 March 2026
Salary: £95.0 to £130.0 per day
Additional salary information: 95-130 a day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 April 2026
Location: Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2DU
Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 4778572_1773228256

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Summary

Mentors / Teaching Assistants (SEN) - Full Time - Start ASAPLocation: Dudley (DY1 area) Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Contract: Long‑term, full‑time Start date: ASAP Positions available: 2A specialist secondary setting in the Dudley (DY1) area is looking to appoint two full‑time Mentors/Teaching Assistants to join their team immediately. The school is well regarded for its nurturing ethos, strong pastoral structure, and commitment to helping every learner thrive.About the SchoolThis established specialist setting supports students aged 11-16 with a range of Special Educational Needs, including:

  • Autism (ASC)
  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
  • Speech, language, and communication needs

The school provides:

  • A calm, structured, and supportive environment
  • Excellent behaviour and pastoral systems
  • Adapted curriculum pathways to meet individual needs
  • A collaborative staff team who share best practice daily
  • Strong leadership with a focus on wellbeing and development

It is a rewarding place to work, where staff feel respected and supported.About the RoleYou will be supporting students by:

  • Delivering 1:1 and small‑group support
  • Helping pupils regulate emotions and remain engaged
  • Assisting with learning activities in class
  • Providing encouragement, structure, and consistency
  • Building trusted relationships
  • Working closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and SEN specialists

Long‑Term Roles With a Route to PermanentThese roles are long‑term, with the school planning to advertise permanent positions later in the year. As a long‑term member of staff, you will be notified first when permanent roles are released, offering a clear pathway into a permanent position should you wish to stay.The Type of Candidates the School Is Looking ForThe school is particularly interested in candidates who:

  • Have experience with SEN pupils (ASC, SEMH, MLD, behaviour support)
  • Can remain calm, patient, and consistent
  • Can build strong, positive relationships with young people
  • Are resilient, nurturing, and proactive
  • Have worked in specialist schools, PRUs, youth work or similar settings

The school is especially keen to meet people from a Children's Residential Care background. Experience from residential homes often brings:

  • Strong de‑escalation and behaviour‑support skills
  • Trauma‑informed practice
  • Experience supporting young people with complex needs
  • Confidence building relationships with vulnerable learners

This background is highly valued and transfers extremely well into this school environment.Day‑to‑Day Staff Also NeededIn addition to the long‑term roles, we are also recruiting Day‑to‑Day Teaching Assistants to support the school with short‑term absences, daily cover and additional staffing needs.I Also Work With a Range of Special Schools Across DudleyAlongside this school, I am currently supporting a wide variety of specialist SEN settings across Dudley and the surrounding areas, including:

  • Autism‑specific schools
  • SEMH settings and behaviour provisions
  • MLD/SLD schools
  • PRUs and alternative provisions
  • Specialist communication and interaction bases
  • Schools supporting complex learning needs

If you have experience in ANY of the above - or feel your skills could transfer well - I would encourage you to get in touch sooner rather than later, as these schools often require staff quickly and opportunities come up regularly.What's on Offer

  • A supportive, welcoming and experienced school team
  • Long‑term roles with a route to permanent employment
  • Flexible D2D work also available
  • Career development and ongoing training
  • Competitive rates of pay

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and available to start ASAP, I'd love to hear from you.

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