SEN Teaching Assistant

Residential SEN Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start Location: South Shropshire Specialist SEN School Start Date: ASAP Full-Time | Long-Term Tara Professional Recruitment is proud to be supporting a highly specialist SEN residential school in their search for a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. About the School: * A small, nurturing residential SEN setting with just 12 students on roll * Students have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) – many are non-verbal and rely on Makaton and visual aids for communication * A calm, structured environment with small class sizes to allow for personalised support * A focus on empathy, emotional support, and helping each child thrive in both educational and residential aspects of their day Your Role Will Involve: * Working closely with children who require high levels of empathy, patience, and emotional support * Using Makaton and visual tools to aid communication and understanding * Working as part of a close-knit, collaborative team Ideal Candidate: * Experience supporting children or young adults with SLD, ASD, or complex needs * Confident using Makaton and visual communication tools * Calm, nurturing, and emotionally resilient * Team player who thrives in a small, supportive environment If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply using your CV