Sen Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Flexible schedule

Extra days possible

Supportive environment

Rewarding work

Job summary

Zest Education in Telford is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a part-time role with flexible hours, offering the chance to increase days for the right candidate.

You will work alongside experienced teachers to support children with a range of SEN needs, helping them learn and thrive in a safe, structured setting. A patient, adaptable approach and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience preferred but not essential)
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Reliability and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEN
• Education or childcare-related qualifications are desirable but not required—we value the right attitude and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a variety of SEN needs in the classroom and during activities
• Assist teachers with planning, adapting, and delivering tailored learning support
• Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and independence
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support as required
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Skills

Experience working with children

Patience and empathy

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Part-Time & Flexible Hours (Telford)

Join a supportive SEN school where you can make a real difference.

Are you a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you want a role that offers flexibility, meaningful work, and the chance to grow your skills in a nurturing school environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Telford. This is a part‑time position with flexible working options, with the opportunity to increase your days for the right candidate.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, helping students with a range of additional needs to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, structured and engaging setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with a variety of SEN needs in the classroom and during activities
• Assist teachers with planning, adapting, and delivering tailored learning support
• Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and independence
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support as required
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience preferred but not essential)
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Reliability and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEN

Education or childcare‑related qualifications are desirable but not required—we value the right attitude and commitment.

What We Offer

• Part‑time and flexible working hours
• Opportunity for additional days based on performance
• Supportive school environment with ongoing guidance
• Rewarding work that makes a real impact every day

Location

Telford, Shropshire

Easily accessible by local transport and commutable from surrounding areas.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.