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Education Support Assistant - Walsall

Join Our Team of Dedicated SEND Professionals

Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We're seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Education Support Assistants to join our trusted network of professionals working within specialist schools across Walsall.

About the Role:

As a SEND Education Support Assistant, you'll work alongside teaching staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of learning needs. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages every child to thrive.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing one-to-one or small group support to students with SEND
• Assisting in delivering personalised learning plans
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Helping with mobility, personal care, and other physical needs when required
• Adapting classroom resources to support individual learning styles
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to ensure consistency in care

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• A patient, understanding, and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with SEND
• Relevant qualifications or willingness to undergo training

What We Offer:

• Access to a range of roles within SEND specialist schools in the Walsall area
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
• A friendly and committed agency that values your skills and experience
• Competitive daily rates between 90-95

If you're ready to make a real difference in children's lives and build a rewarding career in SEND education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our community of passionate support professionals.

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Education Support Assistant (SEND)

Join Our Pool of Dedicated Professionals

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? We are currently recruiting Education Support Assistants for SEN Specialist Schools, to join our network of skilled professionals, in Wolverhampton, ready to make a difference.

Role Overview:

As an Education Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide vital support to students with diverse learning needs in specialist settings, in Wolverhampton. Your role will be instrumental in helping create an inclusive, nurturing, and effective learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting individual and small groups of students with special educational needs.
• Assisting with the implementation of personalised learning plans.
• Promoting positive behavior and social development.
• Helping with personal care and mobility support where required.
• Supporting classroom activities and adapting resources to meet student needs.
• Liaising with teachers and other professionals to ensure consistent support.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience or interest in working with children with SEN.
• Patient, compassionate, and adaptable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Relevant qualifications or training is a plus but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Access to a variety of potential roles across SEN specialist schools.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Supportive agency dedicated to matching you with the right placement.

If you are committed to making a positive impact and ready to support children in a specialist educational setting, we would love to hear from you. Register with us today to be considered for upcoming opportunities.

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in West Midlands.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in West Midlands.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

Do you have a current DBS and are free for around 6 weeks work asap? A client based in Birmigham are looking for two people to join them helping the student induction process. This could range from Administration to guided campus tours but a valid DBS is essential.

Hours Monday to Friday 9-5

Based B18

Responsibilities include:

• All admin around induction - documentation and ID
• Monitor student attendance
• Provide administrative support to the Learning Support tutors
• Order office supplies
• Help with accomodation queries
• Keep up-to-date files of all paperwork
• Input and keep records relating to overtime payments for teaching staff, invigilators and visiting lecturers on a monthly basis

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Do you have a current DBS and are free for 4-6 weeks work asap? A client based in Birmigham are looking for two people to join them helping the student induction process. This could range from Administration to guided campus tours but a valid DBS is essential.

Hours or Monday to Friday

Responsibilities include:

• All admin around induction - documentation and ID
• Monitor student attendance
• Provide administrative support to the Learning Support tutors
• Order office supplies
• Help with accomodation queries
• Keep up-to-date files of all paperwork
• Input and keep records relating to overtime payments for teaching staff, invigilators and visiting lecturers on a monthly basis

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5.
• Develop and implement a high-quality curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Oversee and support a team of early years educators, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Conduct regular observations and assessments of children's progress, ensuring individual needs are met and documented.
• Build strong relationships with parents and families, fostering effective communication and partnership.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and quality standards, including Ofsted requirements.
• Manage admissions, fees, and resource planning for the nursery.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure best practice in childcare and education.
• Promote positive behavior management strategies and emotional well-being for all children.
• Organize and lead staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for children, staff, and operations.

• Full and relevant Level 3 or Level 5 qualification in Childcare and Education (e.g., NNEB, Cache Diploma, EYT).
• Proven experience in a senior role within an early years setting, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the EYFS framework and current early years legislation.
• Excellent understanding of child development theories and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team of childcare professionals.
• Experience in safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Paediatric First Aid certification.

• Developing and implementing a creative and engaging early years curriculum aligned with national standards.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of childcare practitioners to ensure high-quality provision.
• Overseeing daily operations, including safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Building strong relationships with parents and families, promoting open communication and involvement in their child's learning journey.
• Conducting regular assessments of children's progress and developing tailored learning plans.
• Organising and facilitating stimulating play-based learning activities and experiences.
• Managing resources effectively, including staffing, materials, and the learning environment.
• Identifying areas for continuous improvement and implementing new initiatives to enhance the quality of care and education.
• Acting as a key point of contact for external agencies and inspectors.