Student Support Assistant (NH-05-05-CHT-INDEED)
Location: Wolverhampton, England. Sector: Education & Training. Salary: £85.50 to £112.00 per day.
Smile Education are proud to be supporting a small, welcoming specialist SEND primary school in Wolverhampton in their search for a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This role will start as soon as possible and run until the end of the summer term, with the potential to continue into the new academic year for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
You will be supporting a Year 5 student who is not classroom based, helping them to engage with and complete work set by the teacher. The child requires consistent support, encouragement and positive reinforcement throughout the day.
You will work closely alongside another Teaching Assistant to ensure the child's individual needs are met.
Strong communication skills are essential-both when working with staff and when building a trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil.
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education.
- Right to work in the UK.
- References covering the past 2 years, at least one commenting on your interaction with children.
- Able to attend a registration to complete safeguarding and compliance checks.
- Able to meet with the school ASAP.
The Role
- A calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
- Strong behaviour management skills.
- The ability to de escalate challenging situations effectively.
- Full attention and vigilance, with a sole focus on the child throughout the school day.
- A commitment to maintaining a positive and structured learning environment.
For the right candidate, there is the potential for this role to extend into the next academic year.
Ideal Candidate
- Has recent experience in a similar role within the last 2 years.
- Holds a relevant qualification (essential).
- Has proven experience supporting behaviour and de escalation strategies.
- Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively.
- Experience within a children's residential setting or alternative provision is highly desirable.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including the Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
