SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant — Telford

Pay: £13.68 – £14.50 per hour | Start: ASAP | Contract: Flexible,

Why this role matters

Some pupils need more than a lesson plan to thrive — they need someone who notices when they’re overwhelmed, understands when words fail, and celebrates the small wins others might miss. That someone could be you.

What you’ll be doing

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll be providing one-to-one or small group support for pupils with additional needs. You’ll adapt learning activities, help manage behaviour, and provide calm, structured support during the school day — including lessons, breaktimes, and transitions.

You’ll help with:

• Supporting learning objectives tailored to EHCPs or individual targets
• Preparing resources like visual timetables, communication tools, or sensory materials
• Spotting early signs of anxiety or dysregulation and responding calmly
• Recording progress and behaviour, and feeding back to the teacher or SENDCo
• Promoting independence, confidence and participation — both in and out of the classroom

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with children or young people, especially those with additional needs (school, care, or community settings)
• Patience, empathy, and a calm, confident approach
• A relevant TA or SEND qualification is great, but not essential if you have the right mindset and experience
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• A good working knowledge of safeguarding (or willingness to complete training with us)

What you’ll get in return

• Flexibility – choose your working days and take school holidays off
• Variety – work across different schools, year groups, and with pupils with a range of needs
• Support – your own Account Manager who’s just a call or message away
• Training – access to free CPD including behaviour, autism awareness, and Team-Teach
• Weekly pay – clear, consistent rates with no umbrella deductions

Interested?

Send over your CV along with a quick note on how you create a calm space for a pupil who’s having a tough day. We’ll arrange a short call, handle the checks, and help get you into schools where you can make a real difference.

Excell Supply is REC-registered and an umbrella body for the DBS. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and right-to-work checks.