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Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£100 to £250 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oldbury, B69 1UL
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Teaching Assistants Required - Primary & Secondary ARP Settings | Sandwell

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with SEN experience, or looking to develop your career within specialist education?

I am currently working with a number of Primary and Secondary schools across Sandwell that have specialist Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs) supporting pupils with a range of needs including:

Autism (ASC)

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

ADHD

Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

These schools are seeking dedicated, patient and resilient Teaching Assistants to support pupils on both a 1:1 and small group basis, helping them access learning, develop independence and achieve their potential.

The Role

You may be required to:

Support pupils within ARP classrooms and mainstream lessons

Deliver tailored interventions and adapted learning activities

Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation

Support communication and social development

Work closely with teachers, SENDCos and external professionals

Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND

Ideally, experience supporting pupils with additional needs within a school, ARP, specialist provision, care or support setting

Experience within schools, specialist settings, care, support work or youth work

A patient, nurturing and flexible approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

What Hays Education Can Offer

Opportunities across a range of Primary and Secondary ARP settings

Daily supply, long-term and permanent opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND recruitment specialist

Access to free CPD and training

Over the last 20 years, I have built strong relationships with special schools, ARPs and specialist provisions across Sandwell and the wider Black Country. As a result, I can offer candidates access to a variety of rewarding opportunities within SEND education, whether they are looking to gain further SEN experience or secure a longer-term role.To find out more, apply today or contact Claire Cochrane at Hays Education for a confidential discussion about the opportunities available.

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