SEN Assistant Practitioner — Impactful Support for Learners

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a dedicated SEN Assistant Practitioner for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, to support pupils with a range of SEN needs. The role involves collaborative work with teachers and therapists to enable learning, development and inclusion.

The post requires excellent communication, patience and a caring approach, with responsibility for monitoring progress and contributing to education plans, while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEN.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.

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 development and implementation of individual education plans.
• Provide personal care when required (toileting, hygiene, dressing, feeding).
• Build positive relationships with families, carers and external professionals.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a dedicated SEN Assistant Practitioner for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, to support pupils with a range of SEN needs. The role involves collaborative work with teachers and therapists to enable learning, development and inclusion.

The post requires excellent communication, patience and a caring approach, with responsibility for monitoring progress and contributing to education plans, while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.