Job Title: Teaching Assistant / TA 

Location: Telford

Salary: £80 - £90

Question 1: Are you deeply passionate about assisting children with special needs?

Question 2: Do you have a calm and caring persona and the passion to help students with challenging behaviour?

Question 3: Are you qualified Level 3 and/or a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment?

Teacher Active takes pride in collaborating with schools in Telford that assist vulnerable children and students aged 3-16 with Autism and SEMH needs, which vary from Moderate Learning Difficulties to challenging behaviours. These schools provide for children and students who exhibit disruptive behaviour, verbal and physical outbursts of frustration, ADHD, and Autism.

The schools we partner with are dedicated to offering a robust support system for their students, creating a peaceful and supportive environment. This method encourages students to believe in their potential, aim for excellence, and realize their ambitions. By building and strengthening positive connections with educators, these schools attain outstanding achievements and outcomes, securing promising opportunities for their students' future endeavours.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, your collaboration with students, teachers, and therapists is vital in crafting personalized support plans for each student. Your responsibilities include deploying strategies to de-escalate challenging situations and nurturing a safe learning environment. You will aid teachers in creating and executing engaging lessons tailored to the individual abilities, learning styles, and needs of the students. Moreover, you will offer consistent one-on-one and group support to students requiring additional assistance. In your role with SEMH students, you are tasked with monitoring their physical, social, and emotional well-being, ensuring a secure environment, and customizing your educational support to each student's distinctive needs.

Schools are in search of a committed and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant for both day-to-day and long-term roles. They offer a wealth of experience, enabling you to develop professionally as a teacher with competitive pay rates. Our skilled and devoted SEND Consultants will select placements that align with your schedule, preferences, and abilities.

The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should have the following:

• Level 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment
• A calm, patient and caring persona
• Good communication skills
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis
• A calm, patient and caring persona
• Effective behaviour management skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme- Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.