SEN Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting multiple SEN Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Telford this September.

You’ll support pupils with EHCPs both within mainstream classrooms and in the school’s specialist provision, helping them to achieve their full potential.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or similar setting.
• Understanding of ASD, SLCN and/or SEMH needs.
• Patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with EHCPs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Work across classroom and specialist provision settings.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, communication and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff and external professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group

Classroom support

SEN awareness

Communication

Education

Level 3 TA

Job description

Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Location: Telford TF1
Daily Rate: £(Apply online only)
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract: Long-Term temporary, Temp to Perm

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? We are recruiting multiple SEN Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Telford this September.

You’ll support pupils with EHCPs both within mainstream classrooms and in the school’s specialist provision. This rewarding role involves working with children with Autism, Speech, Language & Communication Needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to achieve their full potential.

In this role, you will:

• Support pupils with EHCPs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Work across classroom and specialist provision settings.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, communication and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff and external professionals.

You’ll need:

• A Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or similar setting.
• Understanding of ASD, SLCN and/or SEMH needs.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role.
• No day-to-day supply - full-time consistency in one school.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Trial days instead of formal interviews to ensure the right fit.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This role is easily commutable from:
Telford Town Centre, Wellington, Hadley, Trench, Donnington, Oakengates, Leegomery, Shawbirch, Admaston, Ketley, Lawley, Dawley, Newport, Shifnal, Broseley and surrounding areas.

SEN Teaching Assistant | Primary Teaching Assistant | Primary School | EHCP Support | Specialist Provision | Classroom Support | SEND | Autism | Speech, Language & Communication Needs | SEMH | 1:1 Support | Small Group Support | Inclusion | KS1 | KS2 | Full-Time | Telford | TF1