SEN Teaching Assistant - Welshampton CE Primary School

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support identified pupils with specific needs. This fixed-term role runs during term time with hours from 8:45am to 3:15pm, totaling 30 hours per week. The post is initially fixed-term until August 31, 2027, with potential re-evaluation for the next academic year.

The successful candidate will be positive, patient, and adaptable, working as part of a dedicated team to make a difference for a specific child.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Team player with a positive, patient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support identified pupils with specific additional needs.
• Collaborate with staff to implement individual education plans.
• Create a supportive and safe learning environment.

Job description

Shropshire Council,

SEN Teaching Assistant Fixed-Term Position

Grade 4 (SCP6) to Grade 5 (SCP 7) depending on qualifications

30 Hours Per Week, Working Monday to Friday

Required As Soon As Possible

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to primarily work with and support identified pupils with specific additional needs. The successful applicant must love working with children, be able to embrace challenge and relish being part of a team who are passionate about making a difference.

The right candidate will be positive, patient and adaptable; building on their existing knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with our dedicated staff team to support a specific child.

We can offer you a full-time, fixed-term position initially until August 31st 2027. From this point the position would be re-evaluated with the prospect of continuing into the next academic year.

Post Detail

Working pattern term time only

Working hours: 8:45am - 3:15pm (30 hours per week) Monday to Friday

Salary: £13.92 per hour to £14.14 per hour

Contract term: Fixed-Term initially until August 31st 2027

Closing date for applications: 20th November 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 23rd November 2026

Proposed start date: To Be Confirmed

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