SEN Teaching Assistants

SEN Teaching Assistants – Telford & Shropshire

TARA Professional Recruitment is currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across mainstream schools and specialist SEN provisions throughout Telford and Shropshire.

We are seeking passionate, patient and dedicated individuals to support children and young people with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and complex needs.

Roles available include:

• 1:1 SEN support within mainstream primary and secondary schools
• Small group and class-based support within specialist SEN provisions and alternative settings

The role:

• Supporting pupils with their learning, behaviour and emotional needs
• Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement individual support plans
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning
• Providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care-based experience welcomed)
• Are calm, resilient and adaptable
• Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
• Are available for day-to-day, short-term or long-term placements

What we offer:

• Opportunities across a variety of local schools and SEN settings
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Competitive rates of pay

If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant looking for rewarding work supporting pupils across Telford and Shropshire, we would love to hear from you.

📞 01952 433833
📧 laurah@taraprofessionalrecruitment.co.uk

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.