SEND Teaching Assistant - Newdale Primary School and Nursery

Telford and Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant at Newdale Primary School and Nursery. This role involves supporting children with special educational needs, fostering their confidence and emotional wellbeing, with a focus on inclusive education. The contract is full-time and fixed-term until July 2026, and training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Opportunities for ongoing training

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting children with SEND.
• Committed to safeguarding children.
• Experience working with children with SEND is ideal, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)/Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Support pupils with personal care needs.

Skills

Passion for inclusive education

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Newdale Primary School and Nursery, Telford

Contract Type: Full-Time: Fixed term - until July 2026 in the first instance

Salary: 29.83 hours per week, term time only. £13.26 per hour pro rota

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

A school of doers, believers and achievers'

Newdale Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant, inclusive, and nurturing school where every child is encouraged to thrive. We are proud of our commitment to supporting all children with their learning and personal growth and we are now seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team.

The Role

We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to provide high-quality support to pupils with special educational needs. The successful candidate needs to be flexible and willing to work across any phase in school, including the current SEND Nest Provision phase. They need to be prepared to work across whole classes, with specific groups or on a one-to-one basis - this depends on the ever-changing level of need across school and the strengths of the successful individual. The successful candidate will also be required to support the lunchtime team with key children.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to pupils with SEND, both in class and through individual or small-group interventions
• Assist in the implementation and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)/ Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, promoting confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing
• Support pupils with personal care needs when required, maintaining dignity and respect
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents/carers, and external agencies

We are seeking someone who

• Has a genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting children with SEND
• Is committed to safeguarding children
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and resilience in a dynamic school environment
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A sense of humour (a must!)
• Is flexible, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development
• Ideally has experience working with children with SEND (although training will be provided)
• Enjoys working with supportive parents, governors and the wider community

And finally someone who has big heart, can use their initiative and has a can-do attitude

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community - Headteacher open door policy, regular 1:1s with headteacher, supportive appraisal process, parents as partners and a robust induction for new members of staff.
• Enthusiastic and inspiring pupils - Children that love being in school and are kind and helpful.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development - Yearly governor day (after first year of employment) where you get paid for a day off e.g. attending a wedding, Christmas shopping etc!
• Opportunities for ongoing training and CPD - Our TA team have weekly TA meetings to ensure they are receiving regular training.
• A culture of appreciation - Free tea and coffee at break times, occasional cakes & bakes and thank you emails.

Visits

We will be running tours on Tuesday 14th and Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 3:45pm (please call the office on 01952 387720 to book a place on this tour). Though tours are not essential, we do strongly encourage them.

Closing Date

Monday 3rd November 2025 by midday

Interview Date

Thursday 6th November PM

Applications to be emailed to our School Business Manager: [e-mail] or handed in via our school office.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role will be engaging in regulated activity with children. Our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our school website or requested via our office. https://www.newdaleschool.org.uk/home/key-info/policies/

We are committed to equality and diversity.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.