Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term
Agency: Aspire People
About the Role:
Aspire People is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to provide support to students with special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream classrooms, SEN hubs, and specialist settings across Shrewsbury. This long-term position offers the chance to work in a variety of educational environments, supporting children to access the curriculum and develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with SEN across mainstream and specialist settings.
Assist in the delivery of tailored interventions to support academic progress, emotional development, and social skills.
Support the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and ensure goals are met.
Encourage students to develop their independence, both in learning and everyday activities.
Use positive behaviour strategies to help manage and support students' engagement in lessons.
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to monitor progress and adapt support strategies.
Build strong, positive relationships with students, families, and staff members.
Help to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Requirements:
Experience working with children with SEN in a school or similar educational setting.
Passion for working with students with diverse learning needs and a commitment to their development.
SEN-related qualifications (e.g., SEN TA qualification or equivalent) are ideal, but not essential if you have relevant hands-on experience.
Familiarity with different SEN strategies and interventions to support learning and behaviour.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with a wide range of people.
Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with varying needs.
Flexibility to adapt to different teaching environments, including mainstream classrooms, SEN hubs, and specialist provisions.
Why Choose Aspire People?
A dedicated consultant to guide and support you throughout the placement.
Access to a range of schools and long-term opportunities in both mainstream and SEN settings.
Ongoing professional development to support your career growth.
Competitive salary and benefits.
A supportive agency with a strong reputation for placing excellent teaching assistants in schools where they thrive.
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