Senior SEND Teaching Assistant — Specialist Provision

Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist secondary SEND provision in the Telford area. You will work with ASC pupils, helping them access learning and participate in lessons in a structured environment.

This long-term rolling role offers stable, ongoing support for pupils aged roughly 11–16, with duties across one-to-one and small-group sessions, collaboration with staff, and safeguarding responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils in school or SEND settings.
• Interest in supporting autistic pupils and understanding individual differences.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach when pupils face difficulties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport while maintaining boundaries.
• Flexible and able to adapt to pupil needs.
• Proactive, reliable and team-focused attitude.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Assist teaching staff with engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils through patience and consistency.
• Support communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Help implement individual plans and strategies for behaviour and learning.
• Recognise and respond to sensory needs and anxiety.
• Encourage independence, resilience and confidence in pupils.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions and school day.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and professionals.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment following safeguarding policies.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Great communication skills

Calm, patient and empathetic

Team player and flexible

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Relevant education / childcare qualification

Job description

Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist secondary SEND provision in the Telford area. You will work with ASC pupils, helping them access learning and participate in lessons in a structured environment.

This long-term rolling role offers stable, ongoing support for pupils aged roughly 11–16, with duties across one-to-one and small-group sessions, collaboration with staff, and safeguarding responsibilities