Special Needs Teaching Assistant - URGENT

Description

Job Opportunity: Temporary Teaching Assistants - Immediate Start (with Potential for Permanent Role)

Location: Shifnal

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)

We are currently recruiting two experienced Teaching Assistants to join the team at, a school supporting children aged 5-19 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled and resilient professionals who are passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives. Successful candidates who integrate well into the team may be considered for a permanent position.

About the Role:

Support students with SEMH needs in both group and 1:1 settings

Implement personalised behaviour strategies

Foster positive relationships with students and staff

Maintain a calm, consistent, and proactive approach

Collaborate closely with teaching staff and the wider teamEssential Criteria:

Proven experience working with children or young people - ideally in SEMH or similar settings

Confident, adaptable, and able to hit the ground running

Strong communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)

Ability to build trust quickly with students and staff

Resilience in challenging environments; calm under pressure

Excellent behaviour management skills

Reliable, proactive, and a team playerWe are looking for individuals who can make an impact from day one.

If you're available from the start of September, please apply as soon as possible

Ad ID: 5416987716