Job Description
Full time SEN Teaching Assistant – Stoke-on-Trent
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Contract Type: Long term
Setting: Specialist SEN School
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Join Our Supportive SEN School Community
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Our well-established SEN school in the Stoke-on-Trent area is seeking a dedicated and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive environment and is committed to helping pupils achieve both personal and academic growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs).
* Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
* Delivering tailored support to help pupils engage in learning and develop essential skills.
* Assisting with behaviour support in line with school policies.
* Creating a positive, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience working with children with SEN (school-based experience is desirable but not essential).
* A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.
* A willingness to learn, adapt, and grow in a specialist school setting.
Qualifications (Desirable but Not Essential)
* Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
* SEN-specific training (e.g., Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Makaton)
What We Offer
* A warm, welcoming school community with a supportive staff team
* Opportunities to make a meaningful impact every day
* Flexible, part-time working hours to suit your schedule