SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Telford
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (with genuine potential for permanent placement)
Applications without UK-based experience supporting adults, children or young people with SEN will not be considered.
Make a Difference Every Day – Support Pupils with a Wide Range of SEN Needs
Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is proud to be partnering with a supportive, inclusive and child‑centred specialist SEN school in the Telford area (name anonymised). The school provides education for pupils aged 4-11 with a range of additional needs, including:
- Moderate learning difficulties (MLD)
- Autism and communication needs
- Social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Physical or medical needs
- Global developmental delay
The school is highly respected for its nurturing ethos, positive behaviour approach and commitment to helping every child develop independence, confidence and life skills.
We are now seeking dedicated, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about helping children overcome barriers and achieve small but meaningful progress every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils with additional learning, communication and sensory needs
- Follow personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
- Provide 1:1 or small‑group support in and out of the classroom
- Use visual timetables, communication tools and structured routines
- Assist with personal care where required (training provided)
- Support positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
- Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
- Encourage independence, confidence and social interaction
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or in a care/education setting (essential)
- Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification (desirable but not essential)
- A calm, nurturing and resilient approach
- Ability to adapt quickly and work proactively
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Understanding of SEN strategies, sensory needs or communication approaches such as PECs or Makaton (desirable)
