Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Kingsley Academy – Independent Special Needs School
Location: Wolverhampton
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: 5 hours per day, 9:30am - 2:30pm Monday to Friday (Term Time Only – 39 weeks per year)
Benefits: Free meals provided during working hours, Free Gym Membership
Join Our Amazing Team!
Kingsley Academy is a caring and nurturing independent Special Needs School in Wolverhampton, dedicated to helping children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve their full potential.
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to join our growing team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils who require additional support both inside and outside the classroom.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.
Our pupils may have needs including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- ADHD
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Moderate learning difficulties
- Behavioural and emotional needs
- Other SEND requirements
Every day is different, and you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils during lessons and learning activities.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
- Help manage behaviour using positive strategies.
- Assist with implementing EHCP targets and individual learning plans.
- Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
- Support pupils during breaktimes, educational visits and enrichment activities.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
- Maintain accurate records where required.
- Promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Caring, patient and empathetic.
- Passionate about supporting children with SEND.
- Calm under pressure and resilient.
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Flexible and willing to learn.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
Essential
- Experience working with children or young people.
- Good English and Maths skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
- Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3).
- Team Teach, Positive Behaviour Support or similar training.
- First Aid qualification.
What We Offer
- £14.00 per hour.
- Term-time working (39 weeks per year).
- 5-hour working day.
- Free meals provided.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- A welcoming and friendly working environment where every member of staff is valued.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.
Safeguarding
Kingsley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
If you're passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to be part of a dedicated team that changes lives every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join Kingsley Academy.
Pay: From £14.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
Work Location: In person
