Special Needs Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 191051 |
Summary
SEND Teaching Assistant - Telford
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Full-Time / Part-Time / Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive - Dependent on experience and qualifications
Start Date: ASAP or negotiable
Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school setting in Telford, providing vital support to pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
About the Role:
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to provide tailored support to individual pupils or small groups. Your role will be key in helping pupils access the curriculum, develop social skills, and reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEND (including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other learning needs)
Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEND (including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other learning needs)
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Adapt learning materials under the guidance of the teacher
Adapt learning materials under the guidance of the teacher
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Support pupils' emotional, social, and behavioural development
Support pupils' emotional, social, and behavioural development
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Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and parents/carers to track progress
Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and parents/carers to track progress
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Promote inclusion and independence within the classroom and school
Promote inclusion and independence within the classroom and school
✅ Requirements:
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Experience working with children with SEND (in school or another setting)
Experience working with children with SEND (in school or another setting)
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A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to support
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to support
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Good communication and teamwork skills
Good communication and teamwork skills
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Knowledge of EHCPs, behaviour strategies, or relevant interventions is desirable
Knowledge of EHCPs, behaviour strategies, or relevant interventions is desirable
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A relevant qualification (e.g. , CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) is beneficial
A relevant qualification (e.g. , CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) is beneficial
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Must have (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check
Must have (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check
We Offer:
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A welcoming and inclusive school environment
A welcoming and inclusive school environment
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Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
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Supportive staff and leadership teams
Supportive staff and leadership teams
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Opportunities to progress within SEND support roles
Opportunities to progress within SEND support roles
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Full-Time / Part-Time / Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive - Dependent on experience and qualifications
Start Date: ASAP or negotiable
Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school setting in Telford, providing vital support to pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
About the Role:
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to provide tailored support to individual pupils or small groups. Your role will be key in helping pupils access the curriculum, develop social skills, and reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEND (including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other learning needs)
Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEND (including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other learning needs)
-
Adapt learning materials under the guidance of the teacher
Adapt learning materials under the guidance of the teacher
-
Support pupils' emotional, social, and behavioural development
Support pupils' emotional, social, and behavioural development
-
Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and parents/carers to track progress
Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and parents/carers to track progress
-
Promote inclusion and independence within the classroom and school
Promote inclusion and independence within the classroom and school
✅ Requirements:
-
Experience working with children with SEND (in school or another setting)
Experience working with children with SEND (in school or another setting)
-
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to support
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to support
-
Good communication and teamwork skills
Good communication and teamwork skills
-
Knowledge of EHCPs, behaviour strategies, or relevant interventions is desirable
Knowledge of EHCPs, behaviour strategies, or relevant interventions is desirable
-
A relevant qualification (e.g. , CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) is beneficial
A relevant qualification (e.g. , CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) is beneficial
-
Must have (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check
Must have (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check
We Offer:
-
A welcoming and inclusive school environment
A welcoming and inclusive school environment
-
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
-
Supportive staff and leadership teams
Supportive staff and leadership teams
-
Opportunities to progress within SEND support roles
Opportunities to progress within SEND support roles