Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Stoke-on-Trent; Presencial; GBP 12 000 - 18 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Aspire People are recruiting a Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to support a local school in Stoke-on-Trent. You will assist pupils with a range of special educational needs, working 1:1 or in small groups to help them achieve learning objectives.

The role requires patience, empathy and strong communication to build positive relationships and promote a safe, inclusive classroom environment. DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

Qualificações

• Previous experience in a school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEN.
• Patient, empathetic and understanding approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying abilities.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individualised support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Support teaching staff with the delivery of engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Work on a 1:1 basis and within small groups to support individual learning objectives.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and communication development.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual learning requirements and abilities.
• Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to monitor pupil progress.

Conhecimentos

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Confidence

DBS awareness

Formação académica

Experience in SEN / inclusive education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Contract: Part-Time

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to support a local school in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential within an educational environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs. This may include supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, adapting learning activities and providing additional assistance with their academic, social and emotional development.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate patience, understanding and a proactive approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and establish a supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Support teaching staff with the delivery of engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Work on a 1:1 basis and within small groups to support individual learning objectives.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and communication development.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual learning requirements and abilities.
• Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to monitor pupil progress.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting is desirable.
• Experience supporting children with SEN or additional learning needs.
• A patient, empathetic and understanding approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying abilities and individual requirements.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

About Aspire People

Aspire People are a specialist education recruitment agency, working in partnership with a wide network of mainstream, primary and specialist schools across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.

We pride ourselves on providing a professional and supportive recruitment service, building strong relationships with both our schools and candidates to ensure the right people are matched with the right opportunities.

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.