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Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job title: Specialist Teaching Assistant
Contract type: Temporary
Location: Shrewsbury
Industry: SEN
Salary: £90 - £110 per day
Reference: 0000306396_1753273716
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: Maddison@aspirepeople.co.uk

Job description

Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant - Specialist School | Shrewsbury

Do you have a passion for helping young people reach their full potential?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day brings a new opportunity to make an impact? If so, Aspire People wants to hear from you!

We're working with a vibrant specialist through school in Shrewsbury that supports pupils with a wide range of needs, including:
✔ Moderate, Severe, Complex & Profound Learning Difficulties
✔ Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
✔ Complex Medical Conditions
✔ Physical & Mobility Difficulties

This is your chance to join a dedicated and compassionate team making a difference in the lives of children and young people who need it most.

Your Role as a Teaching Assistant:
You'll work closely with experienced teachers and support staff to:
✨ Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
✨ Support individual and small group learning tailored to each student's unique needs
✨ Encourage independence and emotional well-being
✨ Use creativity and care to bring lessons to life and celebrate every success-big or small
✨ Help students build confidence, social skills, and communication abilities

💡 What We're Looking For:
We're not just looking for experience-we're looking for people who care.

Adaptability: You're flexible and can think on your feet to meet students' needs
Empathy & Patience: You understand that progress looks different for every child
Positivity: Your encouraging nature lifts others and helps students feel safe and supported
Team Spirit: You thrive in a collaborative environment and support your colleagues

🎓 Qualifications? Not Essential!
Formal education qualifications are helpful-but not required. What matters most is your attitude, willingness to learn, and genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

📩 Apply Now - Start Making a Difference!
Ready to inspire, support, and grow alongside some incredible young learners?

👉 Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you're excited about this role.
For more information, contact Maddison at Aspire People-we'd love to hear from you!

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.

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