Compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant – Multi-Site

WMJobs; Telford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm supportive staff

Professional development

Training across areas

Rewarding role

Job summary

The Bridge School in Telford is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role is 30 hours 40 minutes per week during term-time, plus 5 PD days, on the Teaching Assistant Scale 1. The post is available as permanent and fixed-term across multiple sites, with full training and DBS checks provided.

Commitment to supporting pupils with complex needs is essential. Induction training is provided in the first year, with ongoing CPD opportunities and collaborative

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and committed to supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Clear communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Resilient, reliable and adaptable to individual pupil needs.
• Willing to learn specialist skills and approaches used in the school.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties throughout all aspects of their day.
• Assist with communication development using AAC, sensory strategies, and specialist approaches.
• Provide personal care, including feeding, toileting, and mobility support (full training provided).
• Work collaboratively with teachers, professionals and families.
• Support pupils on educational visits and in the local community.
• Help deliver engaging activities tailored to individual needs.
• Build trusting relationships to support emotional wellbeing, safety and independence.
• Be flexible and confident in working across multiple sites as required.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Clear communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Site flexibility

SEN experience (desirable)

Job description

The Bridge School in Telford is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role is 30 hours 40 minutes per week during term-time, plus 5 PD days, on the Teaching Assistant Scale 1. The post is available as permanent and fixed-term across multiple sites, with full training and DBS checks provided.

Commitment to supporting pupils with complex needs is essential. Induction training is provided in the first year, with ongoing CPD opportunities and collaborative