SEND Teaching Assistant - (SLD)

Protocol Education Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is looking for a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Severe Learning Disabilities at a specialist school in Shrewsbury. This role involves providing tailored educational support, fostering a positive learning environment, and collaborating with teaching staff. Ideal candidates will possess Level 3 qualifications in teaching assistance and have relevant experience with special educational needs.

Benefits

On-site parking

Accredited in-house & national training

Dedicated counselling service & wellbeing events

Birthday off!

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with Severe Learning Disabilities or similar needs.
• Patient and reliable with strong communication skills.
• Transport for commuting to Shropshire required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with accessing the curriculum and social development.
• Assist with behaviour management and personalised learning strategies.
• Liaise with teachers, families, and external professionals.

Skills

Adaptable Communication

Empathy

Problem-Solving

Organisational Skills

Reliability

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Protocol Education seeks a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) at a large specialist school within a respected trust in Shropshire.

You will assist teaching staff in SEN classes to deliver tailored educational and behavioural support, helping pupils engage with learning and develop vital skills in a positive, inclusive environment.

Here’s why your background makes you an ideal fit:

• Adaptable Communication: You build trust by connecting clearly and compassionately.
• Empathy and Patience: You provide a calm, understanding presence to support pupils.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: You support pupils through challenges to build resilience.
• Positive Relationships: You foster meaningful connections supporting all-round development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with Severe Learning Disabilities in accessing the curriculum and social development
• Assist with behaviour management and personalised learning strategies
• Help maintain smooth day-to-day operations in SEN classes
• Liaise with teachers, families, and external professionals

Who we’re looking for:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred (experienced unqualified candidates considered)
• Experience working with pupils with Severe Learning Disabilities or similar needs
• Patient, reliable, with strong communication and organisational skills
• Reliable transport for commuting to Shropshire

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Accredited in-house & national training
• PAYE payroll with 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• Dedicated counselling service & wellbeing events
• Birthday off!

About Protocol Education:
High standards and safeguarding required. FREE safeguarding and Prevent Duty training included.

If this SEN Teaching Assistant role feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you—please apply today. If you’d prefer to have a conversation first or have any questions about the position, feel free to get in touch with Arpit on [phone] or email [e-mail]. We’re happy to chat and provide any further information you might need.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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