Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant — Start Now

Aspire People; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants across schools in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in education and build valuable skills for a future career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, social work or other people-focused professions.

You will support pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis, including pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs, helping them engage with learning and

Qualifications

• A university degree or equivalent qualification.
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable, proactive and willing to learn.
• Previous experience with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Supporting children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Helping pupils engage with their learning and develop confidence.
• Working alongside teachers and SEN staff.
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Helping create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Genuine interest in children

Reliable & proactive

Patient & approachable

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants across schools in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in education and build valuable skills for a future career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, social work or other people-focused professions.

You will support pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis, including pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs, helping them engage with learning and