Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Mainstream & Specialist Schools
Shrewsbury & Telford | £95+ per day | Day-to-Day, with Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities | Immediate & November Starts
Teaching Personnel is recruiting graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in mainstream and specialist schools across the Shrewsbury and Telford area. The role offers flexible day-to-day work and a route into long-term and permanent positions.
About the Schools
The schools are inclusive and community-focused, committed to helping every young person succeed, including those with SEN. You may be supporting students with identified needs to access lessons alongside their peers in a mainstream setting, or working in a specialist setting where pupils have a range of more complex needs, including Autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
The Role
- Supporting individual pupils and small groups in lessons
- Helping pupils develop communication, independence and confidence
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Gaining experience across mainstream and specialist settings
- Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and specialist staff
Who We’re Looking For
Graduates in any discipline, particularly:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Education Studies
- Health and Social Care
- Sports Science
You should have:
- A genuine interest in SEN and supporting young people
- Patience, empathy and strong communication skills
- A professional, reliable approach
- Previous experience is welcome, but it is not essential
What We Offer
- £95+ per day
- Flexible day-to-day work across a range of schools
- Strong progression routes into long-term and permanent roles
- Valuable experience for those considering teaching, educational psychology, social work or SENCO roles
- Ongoing support and training from Teaching Personnel
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
- Two years of professional references
Apply today to start building your career in education.
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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