Long-term SEND Teaching Assistant, Smethwick, Sandwell

  • Location: Sandwell
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £92.53 - 97.02 per day
  • Start date: 01/09/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

We are working with a mainstream primary school in Smethwick, who are seeking two full-time SEND Teaching Assistants to start in September 2026

These roles will be working between their resource hub provision and doing small interventions with KS1, with support from the school’s SENCo.

You will need to have previous SEND support experience, ideally within a school setting, however we are willing to consider applicants with SEND support experience which has been transferred from residential, support or similar backgrounds.

The positions will be working during term-time only on Monday to Friday for the working hours of 8:30am to 3:30pm.

You will be paid through New Directions internal PAYE, on a weekly basis at a rate from £92.53 to £97.02 per day dependent on experience and relevant qualifications.

As these roles will be starting in September 2026, we are keen to shortlist and appoint as quickly as possible, therefore if interested, please apply and we will be in-touch to move forward with your application

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Birmingham branch.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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