1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Inspire Learning & Growth

Academics Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is currently seeking 1:1 Teaching Assistants to join our client primary and SEN schools in Stoke-on-Trent on a temporary full-time basis. You will provide targeted, one-to-one support to learners with diverse needs in a dynamic educational environment.

Successful candidates will have prior experience with children with special educational needs, maintain calm under pressure, and be able to travel to partnership schools by 8.30am with occasional short-notice shifts.

Qualifications

• SEN experience with learners who have additional needs.
• Calm, resilient, and able to remain consistent under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Able to build trusting relationships and implement clear structures and routines.
• Empathetic, flexible and committed to long-term learner support.
• Full-time availability (Mon-Fri) for consistent learner support.
• Willing to travel to partnership schools in Stoke-on-Trent by 8.30am with short notice.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Current Enhanced DBS with Update Service or willing to apply (cost applied).

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality 1:1 support/interventions for learners who have with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language needs, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.
• Support learners to develop essential skills, build social connections, and engage actively in learning.
• Implement tailored strategies to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies when needed.
• Assisting the class teacher in adapting classroom activities and resources for the learner.
• Managing behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning.
• The ability to create and foster an inclusive and safe learning environment for all of the learners within your class and the wider school community.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

DBS clearance

Job description

Academics Ltd is currently seeking 1:1 Teaching Assistants to join our client primary and SEN schools in Stoke-on-Trent on a temporary full-time basis. You will provide targeted, one-to-one support to learners with diverse needs in a dynamic educational environment.

Successful candidates will have prior experience with children with special educational needs, maintain calm under pressure, and be able to travel to partnership schools by 8.30am with occasional short-notice shifts.