SEN Assistant Practitioner – Empower Learning & Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a dedicated SEN Assistant Practitioner to support pupils with a range of needs. You will work with teachers and professionals to enable inclusive learning in a caring, safe environment.

You will adapt activities, monitor progress, assist with individual education plans and provide personal care when required. The role requires patience, strong communication, teamwork and a commitment to safeguarding every child’s wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, caring and resilient approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Flexibility and a positive attitude to supporting diverse learning needs

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for individual pupils and small groups
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual SEN needs
• Assist with therapy and care programmes under professional guidance
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour and attainment
• Support the development and implementation of individual education plans
• Provide personal care, including toileting, hygiene, dressing and feeding where required
• Build positive relationships with families, carers and external professionals
• Supervise pupils during lessons, breaktimes, lunchtimes and educational visits
• Support pupils with specialist equipment and learning aids
• Assist in maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a dedicated SEN Assistant Practitioner to support pupils with a range of needs. You will work with teachers and professionals to enable inclusive learning in a caring, safe environment.

You will adapt activities, monitor progress, assist with individual education plans and provide personal care when required. The role requires patience, strong communication, teamwork and a commitment to safeguarding every child’s wellbeing.