SEN Teaching Assistant – Resource Bases in Mainstream Primary Schools Location: Telford and Shropshire Job Type: Flexible Supply / Long-Term Opportunities Salary: Competitive daily rates, depending on experience Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in children’s lives? We are currently recruiting passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils within resource bases across mainstream primary schools in Telford and surrounding areas. As an education recruitment agency, we work with a range of welcoming schools that provide specialist support for children with additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, and learning difficulties. The Role You will work within specialist resource bases attached to mainstream primary schools, supporting pupils both in small groups and on a 1:1 basis. The role may involve: Supporting children with a range of special educational needs Assisting with classroom activities and personalised learning plans Encouraging communication, social interaction, and independence Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff Helping create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment Requirements Experience working with children with SEN in a school, care, or support setting A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) What We Offer Opportunities across a variety of schools and resource bases Flexible work to suit your availability Competitive pay rates Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Access to CPD and training opportunities Potential for long-term and permanent placements If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to gain valuable experience across supportive school settings, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and help make a positive impact in local primary schools. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.