SEN Teaching Assistant
LONG TERM FUTURES LTD · Wolverhampton, West Midlands
SEN Teaching Assistant at LONG TERM FUTURES LTD, based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, paying £105 - £120 per day. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £105 - £120 per day
- Location
- Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 23 hours ago
- Closes
- 21 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
About 9% above the going rate for teaching assistant
Reference external_job/sen-teaching-assistant-541
About the role
Posted 10 months ago
SEN Teaching Assistant
Nottingham
ConsultantWest Midlands
ConsultantWest Midlands
Tim O'Kelly
Transforming the West Midlands Secondary Education Sector through Long Term to Permanent Recruitment
SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Pay: £105 – £120 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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Contact UsReference: external_job/sen-teaching-assistant-541 · Posted 23 hours ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via LONG TERM FUTURES LTD
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