SEN Teaching Assistant

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.45am - 4.20pm Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Looking for a career where you can make a real difference every day? At Smallbrook School, we're looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You'll support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them build confidence, develop independence and achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment. No two days are the same, and every day brings the opportunity to celebrate progress and change lives. What you will be doing Support pupils with SEND, including complex needs, to access learning and achieve their individual goals. Assist with engaging classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities tailored to pupils' needs. Provide emotional, behavioural and practical support to help pupils feel safe, valued and understood. Encourage independence, communication, positive relationships and personal development. Work closely with teachers and the wider team to create a positive, inclusive learning environment. What you will bring Caring, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND. Resilient, positive and able to build strong, trusting relationships. A confident communicator who works well as part of a supportive team. Flexible, enthusiastic and committed to helping every pupil succeed. Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. About Us Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educatio