SEND Learning Support Assistants

Learning Support Assistants & Teaching Assistants Wanted! 🌟 📍 Telford & Shropshire | Mainstream & Specialist SEND Schools Are you passionate about supporting children and young people and making a real, positive…

Pay rate £88 – £125/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 25 September 2026

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Learning Support Assistants & Teaching Assistants Wanted! 🌟
📍 Telford & Shropshire | Mainstream & Specialist SEND Schools

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people and making a real, positive difference in their lives?

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) to work across a range of mainstream schools, specialist SEND settings and SEMH provisions throughout Telford and Shropshire.

👩‍🏫 The Role
You could be supporting children and young people one-to-one or in small groups, helping them to access learning, develop their confidence and achieve their potential.

We are looking for individuals with experience supporting children and young people with:

SEND / additional needs

Autism / ASD

Global developmental delay

Communication and language difficulties

SEMH needs

Behaviours that challenge

Complex or additional learning needs

⭐ What We're Looking For
We want people who are:

Energetic and enthusiastic

Resilient and patient

Proactive and adaptable

Compassionate and understanding

Confident working with challenging or complex behaviours

Able to build positive relationships with children and young people

Passionate about helping children with SEND reach their potential

Committed to making a genuine positive difference

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential.

✅ Requirements
Previous experience working with children/young people with SEND

Experience with Autism, global delay, communication difficulties and/or behaviours that challenge

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS

You must have worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 months

A positive, professional and flexible approach

💙 Make a Difference
Every child is different, and every day brings new challenges and opportunities. If you're passionate about supporting children and young people who need that extra support, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are an experienced LSA or TA looking for your next opportunity in Telford or Shropshire, get in with Sarah (phone number removed) or email

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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