Special Educational Needs SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 186945 |
Summary
Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Shrewsbury
Contract Type: Can do Full Time or Part Time.
Salary: £24,000 - 28,000
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join our supportive team in Shrewsbury. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.
Responsibilities include:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
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Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored learning activities.
Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored learning activities.
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Promoting inclusion and supporting pupils' social and emotional development.
Promoting inclusion and supporting pupils' social and emotional development.
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Helping to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.
Helping to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.
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Supporting with personal care needs, where required.
Supporting with personal care needs, where required.
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Liaising with teachers, SENCO, parents, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
Liaising with teachers, SENCO, parents, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
About You:
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Experience working with children with special educational needs (desirable but not essential).
Experience working with children with special educational needs (desirable but not essential).
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Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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Ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils.
Ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils.
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Relevant qualifications (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are an advantage, but training can be provided for the right candidate.
Relevant qualifications (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are an advantage, but training can be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer:
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A warm and welcoming school environment.
A warm and welcoming school environment.
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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Supportive colleagues and leadership team.
Supportive colleagues and leadership team.
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The chance to positively impact the lives of young people every day.
The chance to positively impact the lives of young people every day.
Location: Shrewsbury
Contract Type: Can do Full Time or Part Time.
Salary: £24,000 - 28,000
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join our supportive team in Shrewsbury. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.
Responsibilities include:
-
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
-
Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored learning activities.
Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored learning activities.
-
Promoting inclusion and supporting pupils' social and emotional development.
Promoting inclusion and supporting pupils' social and emotional development.
-
Helping to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.
Helping to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.
-
Supporting with personal care needs, where required.
Supporting with personal care needs, where required.
-
Liaising with teachers, SENCO, parents, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
Liaising with teachers, SENCO, parents, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
About You:
-
Experience working with children with special educational needs (desirable but not essential).
Experience working with children with special educational needs (desirable but not essential).
-
Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
-
Ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils.
Ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils.
-
Relevant qualifications (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are an advantage, but training can be provided for the right candidate.
Relevant qualifications (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are an advantage, but training can be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer:
-
A warm and welcoming school environment.
A warm and welcoming school environment.
-
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
-
Supportive colleagues and leadership team.
Supportive colleagues and leadership team.
-
The chance to positively impact the lives of young people every day.
The chance to positively impact the lives of young people every day.