SEND Teaching Assistants Needed – Telford
Telford
Postcode:TF3
Salary: £95.00–£110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: November 2026
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? We're recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in welcoming secondary schools across Telford, supporting students to reach their full potential both academically and personally.
Whether you have previous school experience or have worked in care, youth work, support work or another SEND setting, we'd love to hear from you.
- Providing one-to-one and small group support for students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and other additional learning needs.
- Supporting students in accessing the curriculum by adapting activities to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
- Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement within the classroom.
- Assisting students with communication, emotional regulation and social development throughout the school day.
- Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Implementing strategies outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where appropriate.
- Working closely with the school's SENDCO, teachers and pastoral team to ensure every student receives the support they need.
- Building positive relationships with students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and celebrate their achievements.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND (school experience is beneficial but not essential).
- A patient, caring and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
Weekly pay
Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
Long-term and permanent positions available
Supportive local secondary schools across Staffordshire
A dedicated education consultant to support you throughout your placement
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.
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SEND Teaching Assistant in Telford employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
