SEN TA

First for Education; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Long-term stability

Specialist SEN training and CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

First for Education are seeking a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Telford, supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD and Challenging Behaviour.

This is a full-time, long-term role, working with pupils who require additional support with learning, communication and personal development. You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO, access specialist training and CPD opportunities, and be part of a supportive team in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or within an SEN setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, ADHD and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication, patience and resilience.
• Ability to build positive and consistent relationships with pupils.
• Proactive and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist with both learning activities and personal development.
• Support pupils with communication, behaviour and engagement.
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO and wider support staff.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Resilience

1:1 support

Job description

Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant

First for Education are seeking a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Telford, supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD and Challenging Behaviour.

This is a full-time, long-term position, working with pupils who require additional support with learning, communication and personal development.

The school caters for pupils with a needs focused on SEMH and ADHD and associated needs and difficulties. They provide a highly supportive environment with experienced staff and access to specialist training. This is a role where you will find challenging behaviour and need thick skin, but the rewards can be incredible.

SEN Teaching Assistant benefits

• Competitive daily rate (£95 - £120 per day, dependent on experience)
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term stability
• Access to specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

SEN Teaching Assistant role requirements

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or within an SEN setting or working with
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, ADHD and typically challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication, patience and resilience
• Ability to build positive and consistent relationships with pupils
• A proactive and adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist with both learning activities and personal development
• Support pupils with communication, behaviour and engagement
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO and wider support staff
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent