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