Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Kickstart Your Career in Education - Become an Unqualified Teaching Assistant!

Location:

Shrewsbury

Contract Type:
Temporary (with potential for long-term opportunities)

Start Date:

Immediate or as soon as possible

Aspire People are working to support a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school in Shrewsbury. This supportive site caters to pupils with a wide spectrum of learning needs — ranging from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to join the team as Unqualified Teaching Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a classroom setting and begin your career in the education sector, particularly within special educational needs.

• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Providing one-to-one or small group support to pupils with a range of additional needs
• Encouraging pupil engagement through interactive and inclusive learning methods
• Helping with personal care tasks (where necessary and appropriate)
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
• Creating a safe, supportive and positive learning environment

• Passionate about helping children and young people to achieve their potential
• Patient, adaptable, and able to stay calm under pressure
• Empathetic and understanding of the unique challenges faced by pupils with SEND
• Confident when working with children with a range of learning difficulties, physical needs, or behavioural challenges
• Willing to learn and take on feedback
• Experience in care, youth work, volunteering, or similar roles is a bonus - but not essential.

If you're ready to take your first step into a rewarding career in education, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you're interested in this role and what makes you a great fit.

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.