Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Consultant support

Online courses

UK school network

Placement track record

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a school in Bicton, Shropshire. The role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, following personalised plans, and helping students thrive in a nurturing classroom environment.

The ideal candidate is patient, adaptable, and committed to making a positive difference. Experience with SEN and a graduate background are valued, with opportunities to develop through training and safeguarding guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Ability to follow EHCPs or other personalised plans.
• Genuine passion for helping students with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support students in a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
• Communicate clearly and calmly to build trusting relationships.
• Assist with personalised learning plans and adapt to needs as required.
• Support classroom routines and contribute to a safe and positive atmosphere.

Skills

SEN experience

Education

Graduate

Job description

An Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school in Bicton is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a highly rewarding opportunity within a supportive school environment. The ideal candidate will be encouraging, non-judgemental, patient, approachable, positive, and adaptable.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will need to communicate with students in a supportive and motivating way, helping to build strong, trusting relationships that enable them to thrive.

This role is well suited to experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates, or aspiring teachers who are looking to gain valuable experience before pursuing teacher training.

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has previous experience working with children with additional needs, or a strong desire to do so
• Is able to follow EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) or other personalised learning plans
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs
• Can create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that supports every child’s development
• Shows patience, empathy, and understanding when supporting diverse learning needs
• Takes a proactive and flexible approach, adapting to different situations and challenges

Protocol Education can offer you:

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no hidden umbrella costs)
• Support from a professional and experienced team of consultants
• Access to over 50 online courses, including Diploma and Certificate level qualifications
• Opportunities with over 4,000 schools across the UK, as a trusted and preferred supplier
• A strong track record of successfully placing over 10,000 candidates into employment

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, for more information or to discuss the role, contact Alanna on 01902 313820 or email [e-mail].

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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Sen Teaching Assistant • Bicton, Shropshire, England