Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Mary Elliot Academy, Walsall, WS2 7NR
Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Salary: £85–£95 per day (depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start Date: December 2025

ABC Teachers are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join the team at Mary Elliot Academy, a thriving SEND school in Walsall supporting students aged 11–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC).

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with experienced teachers and therapists to deliver personalised support that promotes learning, independence, and communication. Your role will involve helping students to access the curriculum, supporting with sensory and therapy-based activities, and encouraging progress in a nurturing and structured environment.

This position is ideal for anyone with experience in education, care, or health settings, or for those who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD, and ASC both 1:1 and in small groups.

• Assist with communication, sensory activities, and personal care when required.

• Adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs.

• Promote emotional and social development through consistent support.

• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to achieve positive outcomes.

Mary Elliot Academy is part of the Thrive Education Partnership and provides outstanding education for students with complex learning needs.

The school features:

• Specialist classrooms for Food Technology, Science, and Art.

• Dedicated sensory and therapy rooms.

• A Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.

• Outdoor learning opportunities.

Staff at Mary Elliot Academy work as a team to ensure every student thrives in a safe, structured, and caring environment that celebrates individuality and achievement.

• Experience supporting young people with SLD, PMLD, or ASC.

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.

• Willingness to assist with personal care when required.

• A proactive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting others.

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Whether you’re an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant or new to this rewarding field, full support and professional development are available.

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

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Pension contributions.

CPD to help with your professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you’re a caring and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting students with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

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