SEN Teaching Assistant / Support Worker - Specialist Schools
Location: Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire
Start Date: September

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Whether you've gained experience through work, volunteering, or studies in fields like psychology, education, or mental health, we want to hear from you!

Teaching Personnel are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants and Support Workers to join specialist provisions across Stoke and Staffordshire this September.

These schools cater for pupils with a range of complex needs, including autism, ADHD, trauma, learning difficulties, and behaviours that challenge.

What you'll be doing:

Providing 1:1 or small group support

Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs

Promoting a safe, nurturing learning environment

Working with EHCPs and personalised learning plans

Assisting with personal care if required (training provided)

We're looking for people who:

Have experience in SEN, care, or behaviour support (or hold a relevant qualification)

Are calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations

Hold or are willing to obtain a DBS registered on the Update Service

If you're ready to make a real impact and join a supportive team this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your SEN career.

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.

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