Teaching Assistant – Severe Learning Disabilities (Telford)

Full‑Time | Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm Start Date: April 2026 Location: Telford, Shropshire

A specialist school in Telford is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team supporting children with Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD). This full‑time role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusive education, additional needs support, and helping pupils achieve meaningful progress in a nurturing environment.

About the Role

• Full‑time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Working with pupils who have severe learning disabilities, complex needs, and communication challenges
• Supporting teaching staff with classroom activities, learning plans, and behaviour support
• Providing one‑to‑one and small‑group assistance
• Creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children with SEND (SLD, PMLD, ASD, or complex needs) is highly desirable
• A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow EHCPs, behaviour plans, and differentiated learning activities
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join This School?

• Supportive leadership and a welcoming staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career in SEND education

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Grace at graces@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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