Shrewsbury SEND Specialist

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

Job summary

A prominent specialist school in Shrewsbury seeks passionate individuals to provide tailored support to students with diverse needs. As a key player in a multi-academy trust, you'll engage with students aged 2–19, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their potential. With tailored training and ongoing support, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful for those dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE salary

Ongoing personalized support

Structured CPD linked to the curriculum

Long-term placements

Qualifications

• Experience with children in a high-needs setting required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion essential.
• Familiarity with different communication strategies desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support based on individual learning plans.
• Assist with personal care, mobility support, and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside teachers and therapists for structured learning.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Calmness

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Team Teach

Job description

Support Pupils in a Leading Shrewsbury Specialist School

We’re working with a prominent specialist school in Shrewsbury that supports around 400 students aged 2–19, with a wide range of complex needs from moderate learning difficulties to profound and multiple learning disabilities, autism, physical needs, and communication challenges.

As part of a multi-academy trust, the school offers a carefully tailored curriculum and a focused sixth form to match each pupil’s stage of development and help them engage and learn.

The Role

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support designed around EHCPs and individual learning plans
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and care staff to deliver structured, pathway-based learning
• Help facilitate communication, sensory and mobility support, personal care and use of specialist equipment
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment and assist with behaviour and emotional regulation

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people in a specialist or high-needs setting
• Calm, professional demeanour with a methodical approach to routine and structure
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across disciplines
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with PECS, Makaton, sensory strategies, or similar approaches
• Training in moving and handling, Team Teach or behaviour protocols
• Experience supporting pupils with medical or physical needs

What You’ll Gain

• Weekly PAYE salary
• Ongoing, personalised support from a local consultant with specialist expertise
• Structured CPD linked to the school’s curriculum
• Long-term placements in a school delivering a truly impactful specialist offer

If you are passionate about helping students succeed and looking to join a school with a thriving, inclusive culture, we would love to hear from you!

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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