About

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Creative & Outdoor Learning FocusPay Rate: £90 – £100 per dayLocation: StourbridgeHours: 8.30am – 3.30pmStart Date: September 2025 Smart Education is currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with complex social, emotional, and educational needs in an innovative and highly engaging educational provision based in Stourbridge. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting. The successful candidate will support students through a unique curriculum focused on outdoor learning and practical skills – including activities such as woodwork, textiles, pottery, cooking, and care of animals and gardens. This role suits someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about supporting holistic child development. Benefits of working as an SEN Teaching Assistant: Weekly pay Free CPD training and ongoing professional development Holiday pay entitlement Access to a health cash plan and employee assistance programme A supportive consultant focused on individual career growth Opportunities to progress and secure permanent employment Essential Requirements: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) Access to own reliable transport (location not easily accessible by public transport) Previous experience working with children in an educational, SEND, or care setting Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a calm, solution-focused mindset A strong interest in creative, hands-on, and outdoor education<