Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational agency in Telford is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This full-time, term-time role offers an opportunity to make a real impact in pupils' lives, working in a supportive environment. Candidates should have experience with SEND learners, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering emotional wellbeing in students.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with SEND learners (children or adults) is essential.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering learning activities for pupils with SEND.
• Work one-to-one or in small groups to support learning and development.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and maintain a calm learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEND learners

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - SEND
Location: Telford
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30
Start Date: Immediate

About the School

This is a special educational needs school which caters for students from the age of 4 to 18 with Autism, Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant, with experience working with individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) — this could be with children or adults — to join our team immediately. The successful candidate will support pupils in accessing the curriculum, aid their personal development, and contribute to their overall well‑being and progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering learning activities, adapting materials and methods to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
• Work one‑to‑one or in small groups to support learning, behaviour, communication and social development.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, helping them feel secure, respected and included.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and calm learning environment.
• Observe, record and report on pupils' progress, sharing information with teachers and other staff to inform future planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers and external professionals as required.

Person Specification / Required Skills & Experience

• Prior experience working with SEND learners (children or adults) is essential.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility and resilience.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and reliability.
• A positive attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting pupils with SEND.

What We Offer

• Full‑time, term‑time role, Monday - Friday, 08:30 to 15:30.
• Immediate start.
• A supportive, inclusive and caring environment.
• Opportunity to have a real impact on pupils' lives.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals with special educational needs, join us at Zest Education and help empower our students to reach their full potential. Apply now to become an essential part of our supportive team.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, contact Steph at Zest Education or use the "apply for job" option at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.