Teaching Personnel are currently working with a secondary school based in Stoke-on-Trent who are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to start after October half-term. This is a great opportunity for an individual with a background in SEN who is looking for a new opportunity within a mainstream school. About the role: Start-date: 17 th November Ongoing/long-term opportunity As a Teaching Assistant, you will be based within the schools SEN department, supporting students who require additional social, emotional and behavioural support. This may involve 1-1 or small group interventions with core subjects or assistance with emotional development. You will collaborate with subject teachers to gather specific learning resources and ensure all students have access to the curriculum. Additionally, you will keep parents/carers updated when necessary. What we’re looking for: Experience working with young people with SEN Good knowledge of SEN and current practices Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both students and parents A calm and empathetic approach Safeguarding training (must be done upon registering with Teaching Personnel) If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV and a consultant will be in contact within 2 working days. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.