Teaching Assistants

Full-Time Teaching Assistants - SEN Primary School

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?
Do you want to be part of a supportive and nurturing school community that puts pupils at the heart of everything it does?

We are working with a specialist school in Telford to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated and experienced team. We are a specialist SEN primary school supporting children aged 5 to 11 with a range of needs including:
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
- Sensory and/or Physical Needs

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant you will play a key role in supporting pupils to access a rich, engaging curriculum tailored to their individual needs. You'll work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to help children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups with their learning and development
- Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning plans
- Helping pupils to build confidence, communication, and independence
- Supporting the management of behaviour in a positive, inclusive way
- Contributing to the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress
- Promoting a safe, caring and supportive learning environment
- Collaborating with staff and parents/carers to ensure the best outcomes for pupils

What We're Looking For:

- Experience working with children with SEN (particularly MLD, ASD, or communication difficulties) is highly desirable
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- A genuine passion for working with children who have additional needs
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g. safeguarding, Team Teach, Makaton)
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent is preferred

How to Apply:

If you're ready to be part of a school where every child is valued and every achievement celebrated, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue to provide outstanding care and education for children who need it most.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.