SEN Teaching Assistant – Special Schools, APs, PRUs
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,000 to £26,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | Telford, Shropshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 193954 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Telford
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Part Time, Long Term, Term-to-Perm
Salary: Pay-to-Scale
About the Role
First For Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs across all key stages. This role is perfect for graduates or teaching assistants looking to gain hands-on experience in SEN/SEMH settings, making a tangible difference in pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing.
You'll work alongside teachers to deliver tailored support for children with SEMH needs, ADHD, ASD, and other learning differences, helping them achieve academic and personal milestones while promoting inclusion and confidence. Each child will have an EHCP and your role will be to get to know the pupils, and help support them with their education.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups across Primary and Secondary settings
- Assisting teachers in delivering differentiated, engaging learning activities
- Helping with classroom management and preparation duties
- Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
- Promoting inclusion and ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported
Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with SEN pupils in primary and/or secondary schools
- DBS certificate or willingness to apply via First For Education
- Strong communication, patience, and adaptability
- Proactive, nurturing, and team-oriented approach A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rates
- Long-term opportunities in supportive schools
- Access to ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training
- Dedicated, friendly consultant support
- Opportunities for permanent employment
If you would like to work in these settings and feel this role is for you then please apply and your consultant will be in touch.
Location: Telford
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Part Time, Long Term, Term-to-Perm
Salary: Pay-to-Scale
About the Role
First For Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs across all key stages. This role is perfect for graduates or teaching assistants looking to gain hands-on experience in SEN/SEMH settings, making a tangible difference in pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing.
You'll work alongside teachers to deliver tailored support for children with SEMH needs, ADHD, ASD, and other learning differences, helping them achieve academic and personal milestones while promoting inclusion and confidence. Each child will have an EHCP and your role will be to get to know the pupils, and help support them with their education.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups across Primary and Secondary settings
- Assisting teachers in delivering differentiated, engaging learning activities
- Helping with classroom management and preparation duties
- Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
- Promoting inclusion and ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported
Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with SEN pupils in primary and/or secondary schools
- DBS certificate or willingness to apply via First For Education
- Strong communication, patience, and adaptability
- Proactive, nurturing, and team-oriented approach A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rates
- Long-term opportunities in supportive schools
- Access to ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training
- Dedicated, friendly consultant support
- Opportunities for permanent employment
If you would like to work in these settings and feel this role is for you then please apply and your consultant will be in touch.