Sen Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive specialist secondary school in Telford. This is a full time opportunity starting ASAP, and will become a permanent position for the successful applicant.

About the School

This specialist secondary SEN school in Telford is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils with a range of additional learning needs. The school places a strong emphasis on individualised learning, personal development, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring every student is given the opportunity to thrive both academically and socially.

Staff work collaboratively to create a positive and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting secondary aged pupils with special educational needs throughout their educational journey. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will help students access learning, develop essential life skills, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one to one and small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist in the delivery of personalised learning activities tailored to individual student needs.
• Adapt classroom resources and materials to ensure accessibility and engagement.
• Encourage independence, positive behaviour, communication, and social development.
• Support students' emotional wellbeing and help create a positive learning experience.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionals to support student progress and achievement.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

• Graduates and final year university students from any academic background are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience working with children, young people, or individuals with SEN is advantageous but not essential.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to helping students achieve their full potential.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive specialist school environment.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Valuable experience within a dedicated secondary SEN setting.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational and personal development of young people.
• The potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and are looking to gain valuable experience within specialist education, this is an excellent opportunity to join a rewarding and fulfilling school community.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.

Sprint Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Sprint Education  

Sprint Education is a market leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. Specialists in SEND support for mainstream and SEN schools. 

What Sprint Education offer 

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.