Graduates - SEN TA - North Staffordshire

Aspire People; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible & long-term opportunities

Opportunities across multiple schools

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, offering hands-on experience in education and a pathway into teaching, psychology, counselling or social work. Roles span multiple schools and MATs with flexible, long-term opportunities.

Ideal for graduates seeking practical experience and a stepping stone into education, with dedicated consultant support and competitive pay depending on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Patient & approachable

Reliable & proactive

Willing to learn

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Graduates - SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Immediate / Flexible
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a recent university graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people?

Aspire People are currently 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.

I work closely with multiple schools and MATs across North Staffordshire, giving graduates access to a variety of SEN opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

• A university degree or equivalent qualification
• A genuine interest in working with children and young people
• Previous experience with children is desirable but not essential
• Strong communication skills
• A patient, positive and approachable personality
• Someone who is reliable, proactive and willing to learn

Why Aspire People?

• Opportunities across multiple schools and MATs in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Flexible and long-term opportunities
• Valuable experience working with SEN pupils
• Opportunities to progress within education

Get in touch with Ethan at Aspire People today to discuss the graduate SEN opportunities currently available across Stoke-on-Trent.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks