SEN TA

Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support a specialist SEN school in Shrewsbury for the 2026/27 academic year. The role involves working closely with teachers to support pupils with learning, communication and independence in a highly supportive setting.

Candidates with patience, caring nature, and good safeguarding understanding are invited to apply; SEN experience is advantageous and a genuine commitment to helping children with additional needs is

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people is desirable.
• SEN experience is highly advantageous.
• Patient, caring and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good safeguarding understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, development, communication and independence.
• Adapt approach to individual needs and maintain calm, positive support.
• Collaborate with teachers and school team to implement plans.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

SEN experience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School in Shrewsbury

Tara Professional Recruitment is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to support a specialist SEN school in the Shrewsbury area throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with children and young people with complex additional needs in a highly supportive specialist setting.

The school provides personalised education and support for pupils with a range of needs, including complex and profound learning difficulties, autism, physical and mobility needs, communication difficulties and complex medical needs.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to support pupils with their learning, development, communication and independence.

Every pupil is different, so the role requires someone who can adapt their approach and provide calm, consistent and individualised support.

• Autism and communication difficulties
• Severe and profound learning difficulties
• Complex and multiple SEND
• Physical and mobility needs
• Sensory needs
• Complex medical needs
• Personal care and independence skills
• Social and emotional development

The role can be incredibly rewarding, particularly for someone who enjoys building strong relationships with pupils and seeing the progress they make over time.

We are looking for:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
• SEN experience is highly advantageous
• Experience in care, support work, childcare or similar roles will also be considered
• A patient, caring and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• A good understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team
• A commitment to helping pupils develop their confidence, communication and independence

Most importantly, we are looking for people with the right attitude and values who genuinely want to make a difference.

Why work with Tara?

Tara Professional Recruitment is a Shropshire-based education recruitment agency with strong relationships across specialist and mainstream schools in the local area.

Our consultants understand the schools we work with and will take the time to get to know you, your experience and the type of SEN setting that is right for you.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, or have a background in care, childcare or support work and would like to develop your career in specialist education, we would love to hear from you.