SEN Practitioner - 1:1 & Small Group Specialist

Academics Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking Special Educational Needs (SEN) Practitioners for full-time supply roles across partner primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. You will provide high-quality 1:1 and small group support for learners with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, and other learning difficulties, helping them engage in learning and build essential skills.

Candidates should have experience with SEN, remain calm under pressure, build trusting relationships, and be committed to long-term

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Calm, resilient, and able to stay consistent under pressure.
• Full-time availability and ability to travel to Stoke-on-Trent by 8:30am with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality 1:1 and/or small group support/interventions for learners with diverse needs.
• Support learners to develop essential skills, build social connections, and engage actively in learning.
• Implement tailored strategies to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies when needed.
• Assisting the class teacher in adapting classroom activities and resources.
• Managing behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning.
• Create and foster an inclusive and safe learning environment for all learners.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Small group support

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Travel to schools

Job description

Academics Ltd is seeking Special Educational Needs (SEN) Practitioners for full-time supply roles across partner primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. You will provide high-quality 1:1 and small group support for learners with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, and other learning difficulties, helping them engage in learning and build essential skills.

Candidates should have experience with SEN, remain calm under pressure, build trusting relationships, and be committed to long-term