SEN Teaching Assistant

A well-regarded Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school in Shrewsbury is looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming environment where your contribution can make a real difference. The successful candidate will be patient, positive, approachable, adaptable, and non-judgemental.

In this role, you will support students with Special Educational Needs by communicating in a clear, encouraging, and motivating way. Building strong, trusting relationships will be key to helping pupils grow in confidence and reach their full potential.

This position is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, recent graduates, or aspiring teachers seeking valuable classroom experience ahead of teacher training.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with additional needs, or a strong interest in doing so
• Can follow EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and personalised learning strategies
• Is genuinely passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs
• Can create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and understanding
• Is proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to changing situations

In return, Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella fees
• Ongoing support from a dedicated team of experienced consultants
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Access to over 50 online training courses, including Diploma and Certificate qualifications
• Opportunities across a network of 4,000+ schools nationwide
• A proven track record of placing over 10,000 candidates into roles

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today. For more details or an informal discussion, contact Alanna on 01902 313820 or email alanna.scarle@protocol-education.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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