SEND Teaching Assistant (Drama/Creative Focus)

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (Drama/Creative Focus)Are you a caring and creative individual looking to support young people with additional needs? Do you have a passion for drama, creativity, or the arts? This could be the perfect role for you.

We're looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming team, supporting students with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. You'll play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, develop social skills, and engage in learning, using creativity and drama as powerful tools.

Why you'll love this role:

Make a genuine difference in young people's lives

Bring creative thinking and be able to implement varying forms of self‐expression into everyday learning

Work within a supportive, experienced team where no two days are the same

Your role will include:

Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups

Assisting with creative, and imaginative based activities

Encouraging communication, confidence, and emotional development

Helping to manage behaviour in a calm and positive way

Working closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs

We're looking for someone who:

Has experience working with young people (SEND/SEMH experience is ideal but not essential)

Has a creative background or interest in drama, theatre, or the arts

Is patient, adaptable, and empathetic

Can build strong, trusting relationships with students

Is passionate about inclusive education

Requirements:

Right to work in the UK

A positive, proactive attitude and a passion for supporting SEND students

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Shrewsbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English