SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School & CPD

First For Education; Uffington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Weekly PAYE

CPD opportunities

Consultant support

£150 refer a friend scheme

Job summary

First For Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Shrewsbury, supporting pupils with PMLD and SLD. Roles range from full-time long-term to ad hoc day-to-day supply, with access to specialist SEN training and a highly supportive staff team.

You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, assist with learning activities and personal development, and tailor strategies to meet individual needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or within an SEN setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD).
• Strong communication, patience and resilience.
• Ability to build positive and consistent relationships with pupils.
• A proactive and adaptable approach.
• Willingness to support with personal care if required (training provided).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist with both learning activities and personal development.
• Support pupils with communication, behaviour and engagement.
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO and wider support staff.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Patience and resilience

Personal care support

Safeguarding commitment

DBS awareness

Job description

First For Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Shrewsbury, supporting pupils with PMLD and SLD. Roles range from full-time long-term to ad hoc day-to-day supply, with access to specialist SEN training and a highly supportive staff team.

You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, assist with learning activities and personal development, and tailor strategies to meet individual needs.