SEN Practitioner: 1:1 & Small-Group Support Specialist

Academics Ltd; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking Special Educational Needs (SEN) Practitioners for full-time short and long-term roles in primary schools and SEN provisions across Stoke-on-Trent. Prospective candidates should be willing to travel to partnership schools and arrive by 8.30am to cover on-the-day requirements.

We have a strong track record of placing SEN Practitioners into permanent work following long-term supply, with ongoing collaboration with teaching staff and external agencies to support learners

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
• Calm, resilient, and able to remain consistent under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to build trusting relationships and implement clear structures and routines.
• Empathetic, flexible, and committed to long-term support for the learner(s).
• Full-time availability (Monday-Friday) to provide consistent support for the learner(s).
• Be happy to travel and to be able to get to our partnership schools in Stoke-on-Trent by 8.30am with sometimes only 30-60 minute's notice for our on the day cover requirements.
• A good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
• A current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality 1:1 and/or small group support/interventions for learners who have a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language needs, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.
• 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.
• The ability to create and foster an inclusive and safe learning environment for all of the learners within your class and the wider school community.

Job description

Academics Ltd is seeking Special Educational Needs (SEN) Practitioners for full-time short and long-term roles in primary schools and SEN provisions across Stoke-on-Trent. Prospective candidates should be willing to travel to partnership schools and arrive by 8.30am to cover on-the-day requirements.

We have a strong track record of placing SEN Practitioners into permanent work following long-term supply, with ongoing collaboration with teaching staff and external agencies to support learners