Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Shrewsbury. The role offers both full-time and part-time, long-term opportunities within a supportive setting, with a focus on personalised, pupil-centred learning.

You will provide tailored support to pupils with SEND, assisting in one-to-one and small-group settings, and collaborate closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• A caring, flexible, and proactive approach.
• References and an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to meet individual needs.
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Commit to a full-time or part-time role starting in May 2026.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

SEND experience

Caring & proactive

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential?

Vision for Education is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school in Shrewsbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a full-time or part-time, long-term role within a supportive and inclusive setting.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs, helping them build confidence, independence, and key life skills. You'll work closely with teachers to support learning both one-to-one and in small groups.

Key Responsibilities

Support teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities

Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to meet pupils' individual needs

Commit to a full-time or part-time role starting in May 2026

About the School

A specialist SEND school supporting learners from nursery through to post-16

Works with students who have moderate to complex needs and communication difficulties

Focused on personalised, student-centred learning in a supportive environment

A collaborative staff team dedicated to helping every learner thrive

What We're Looking For

Strong communication and behaviour management skills

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND

A caring, flexible, and proactive approach

References and an enhanced DBS check will be required

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.