1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary (Stoke-on-Trent)

Academics Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs in primary and SEN settings across Stoke-on-Trent. Roles are temporary, full-time, with potential for long-term roles based on performance and client need.

You will provide 1:1 support for learners with ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH, helping with learning, behaviour, and inclusion under school staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
• Enhanced DBS registered with Update Service or willing to apply for a new DBS.
• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday).
• Able to travel to Stoke-on-Trent partnership schools by 8:30am with short notice for on-the-day cover.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality 1:1 support/interventions for learners with diverse needs.
• Support learners to develop essential skills and engage in learning.
• Implement strategies to promote emotional regulation and independence.
• Work with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies as needed.
• Assist the class teacher in adapting activities and resources.

Skills

1:1 support experience

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Empathy

Flexible/adaptable

Literacy and numeracy

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Academics Ltd is seeking 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs in primary and SEN settings across Stoke-on-Trent. Roles are temporary, full-time, with potential for long-term roles based on performance and client need.

You will provide 1:1 support for learners with ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH, helping with learning, behaviour, and inclusion under school staff supervision.