Protocol Education is recruiting a skilled SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Moderate Learning Disabilities (MLD) in a large specialist school within a well-established trust in Shropshire.
Your role will involve assisting teachers in SEN classes to help pupils access learning, build independence, and thrive in an inclusive environment.
Here’s why your background makes you an ideal fit:
- Adaptable Communication: You help pupils build trust with clear, patient communication.
- Empathy and Patience: You provide calm support tailored to individual needs.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: You encourage resilience and independence through challenges.
- Positive Relationships: You create meaningful bonds that support social and academic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist pupils with Moderate Learning Disabilities in engaging with lessons and developing skills
- Support behaviour management and personalised learning plans
- Contribute to smooth daily operations in SEN settings
- Communicate effectively with teachers, families, and support networks
Who we’re looking for:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred (experienced unqualified candidates considered)
- Experience supporting pupils with Moderate Learning Disabilities or similar needs
- Friendly, patient, adaptable, and reliable
- Ability to commute reliably to Shropshire
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Accredited in-house & national training
- PAYE payroll with 12.07% statutory holiday pay
- Dedicated counselling service & wellbeing events
- Birthday off!
About Protocol Education:
We uphold high standards and safeguarding practices. FREE safeguarding and Prevent Duty training provided.
If this SEN Teaching Assistant role feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you—please apply today. If you’d prefer to have a conversation first or have any questions about the position, feel free to get in touch with Arpit on +44 (20) 4621 0080 or email arpit.vasava@protocol-education.com. We’re happy to chat and provide any further information you might need
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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