Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics are working exclusively to support a lovely SEN school in North Stoke on Trent, who support children with Cognition and Learning needs, from Reception to Year 11.

The Job

The school has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, promoting high levels of independence through the school day. Your role will be providing teaching and learning support under the direction of the classroom teacher. The school believe in celebrating success, and driving children to achieve; ensuring that they feel valued. You will be required to work with children across the age ranges (Key Stage 1, 2, 3, and 4), and offering both medical and personal care support. The role will be 32.5 hours a week term time only, spread over 5 days.

You'll Be

• A professional, with experience of children with a disability or SEN
• Confident, outgoing, and friendly
• Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
• Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and it's implementation in a school setting

We're Academics!

• Academics are an established and respected education recruiter
• Generous rates of pay
• A dedicated SEN Consultant
• A large number of schools exclusive to Academics
• Honest and friendly service
• Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Our staff say

• 'I had never registered with an agency before and Academics have been wonderful!'
• 'A warm, friendly, but professional service'
• 'I have worked for several teaching agencies in the past, but this is the first time that I have felt like 'more than just a number'

Could this be the role for you? Send your CV over, or give me a call!

Is this role not what you're looking for? We are constantly in need of talented education staff to fill a wide variety of positions. Please get in touch and we're happy to discuss our opportunities with you!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Porthill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£20,000 Per Month

Published at

02-05-2026

Profession type

Training

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