Teaching Personnel are currently working with a mainstream secondary school based in Stoke-on-Trent who are looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to start in January within the SEN department. About the role: Start-date: 5 th January Full-time position Opportunity for a permanent contract with the school As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working within the schools SEN department, providing further learning and behavioural support for students who require it. This may include 1-1 or small group intervention with core subjects. You will also be required to work with the students to improve social and emotional regulation. Working alongside a strong team, you will ensure consistent progress is made with pupils and regular updates are provided to parents/carers when necessary. What we’re looking for: Experience working with young people with SEN in any setting (including ASD and ADHD) Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both students and staff A patient, calm and empathetic approach to behaviour management Good knowledge of SEN and behavioural management techniques 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.