Send Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Halford CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time, part-time and flexibleOppt.

Long-term and permanent positions

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to work in welcoming secondary schools across Telford, supporting students with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and other needs.

Roles are available across full-time, part-time and flexible schedules with weekly pay and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. Ideally you have experience with children or young people in SEND settings; those with care, youth work or other relevant backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is preferred.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and other additional learning needs.
• Supporting students in accessing the curriculum by adapting activities to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement within the classroom.
• Assisting students with communication, emotional regulation and social development throughout the school day.
• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Implementing strategies outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where appropriate.
• Working closely with the school's SENDCO, teachers and pastoral team to ensure every student receives the support they need.
• Building positive relationships with students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and celebrate their achievements.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants Needed – Telford

Telford
Postcode: TF3

Salary: £95.00–£110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: November 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? We're recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in welcoming secondary schools across Telford, supporting students to reach their full potential both academically and personally.

Whether you have previous school experience or have worked in care, youth work, support work or another SEND setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Your role will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and other additional learning needs.
• Supporting students in accessing the curriculum by adapting activities to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement within the classroom.
• Assisting students with communication, emotional regulation and social development throughout the school day.
• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Implementing strategies outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where appropriate.
• Working closely with the school's SENDCO, teachers and pastoral team to ensure every student receives the support they need.
• Building positive relationships with students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and celebrate their achievements.

We're looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (school experience is beneficial but not essential).
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

What we offer:

• Weekly pay
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Long-term and permanent positions available
• Supportive local secondary schools across Staffordshire
• A dedicated education consultant to support you throughout your placement

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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