SEN TA - SY2

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Uffington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools and alternative provisions in Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.

You will work closely with teachers to assist pupils with a range of additional needs, focusing on communication, independence and social development within a supportive classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable learners in education, care or related settings.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with a team.
• Patience, resilience and a proactive attitude to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Encourage communication, independence and social development.
• Support with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Assist with learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patience and resilience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants Wanted - Shrewsbury - SY2

Make Every Day Count. Help Every Child Thrive.

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and every achievement is worth celebrating?

Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education recruitment agency, is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools and alternative provisions.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a care or support worker looking to transition into education, or simply someone with the passion and resilience to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work in SEN?

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and as an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping them reach their full potential.

From supporting a pupil to communicate their needs for the first time to helping a young person build confidence and independence, your encouragement can have a lifelong impact.

This isn't just another Teaching Assistant role—it's an opportunity to change lives.

About the Role

You'll work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties
• Complex and Medical Needs

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Assisting with learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment.
• Celebrating every success—big or small.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for caring, patient and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making a positive difference.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable adults (education, care, residential or healthcare settings).
• A positive, adaptable and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• No school experience? No problem! If you have transferable skills from care, support work, youth work or similar roles, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we offer:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
• Flexible, long-term and permanent opportunities to suit your lifestyle
• Access to specialist SEN schools across Lichfield and the surrounding areas
• A dedicated education consultant who understands SEN education
• Free CPD including Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding training
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in education
• Simple online timesheets and hassle-free payroll

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and referencing checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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