Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible opportunities

Long-term roles

CPD & training

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to work across secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The role offers both full-time and part-time hours on a temporary basis, with ASAP start and a daily rate of £92.63.

You will support students with SEN in classrooms, deliver targeted interventions, and work closely with teaching staff to promote inclusion and progress for pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people
• Strong communication skills
• Patience, empathy and resilience
• A positive and proactive approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEN within the classroom
• Delivering targeted interventions and small-group support
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Supporting pupils with communication, learning and emotional needs
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Safeguarding & inclusion

Job description

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire

Pay rate: £92.63 per day

Start Date: ASAP 2026

Contract Type: Temporary

Working Pattern: Full-time / Part time

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work within secondary schools and specialist provisions across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.

This role is ideal for individuals who are patient, compassionate and committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEN within the classroom


• Delivering targeted interventions and small-group support


• Encouraging independence and confidence


• Supporting pupils with communication, learning and emotional needs


• Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff

Suitable backgrounds include

• Teaching Assistants


• Care workers


• Residential support workers


• Psychology graduates


• Youth workers


• Individuals with SEN experience

We are looking for

• Experience supporting children or young people


• Strong communication skills
  
• Patience, empathy and resilience


• A positive and proactive approach


• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

What we offer

• Flexible opportunities


• Long-term and permanent roles


• Access to CPD and training


• Competitive rates of pay


• Ongoing support from your consultant

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who need it most.