SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching AssistantLocation: Shrewsbury, ShropshireSalary: £85 - £100 per dayContract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, PermanentAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Aspire People, a leading education recruitment agency, are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team, supporting specialist schools across the Shrewsbury area.Key Responsibilities: Work 1-2-1 and small group supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including ASD, MLD, SLD and behavioural difficulties. Assist in implementing individualised education plans (IEPs) and adapting teaching materials to meet the diverse needs of students. Support the classroom teacher in managing the classroom environment, including behaviour management and creating a positive, inclusive learning atmosphere. Assist students with personal care, mobility, and communication as required. Foster a supportive and encouraging environment to help students achieve their full potential.What We're Looking For: Previous experience working with children with special educational needs, ideally in an educational setting. A genuine passion for working with children and helping them succeed. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. Patience, empathy, and resilience, with the ability to handle challenging situations calmly and effectively. Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, are desirable but not essential.What We Offer: Competitive daily rates of pay. Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle, with full-time, part-time, temporary, and permanent roles available. Access to professional development and training opportunities. Supportive and friendly team environment with a dedicated consultant to assist you. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.Join us at Aspire People and help shape the future of children in Shrewsbury!Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.