SEN Support Assistant - St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting students with specific learning difficulties, ensuring they thrive in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational support and be proactive in assisting students. This part-time position offers a supportive community and the opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with learning difficulties is beneficial.
• Experience delivering intervention programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in overcoming learning difficulties.
• Maintain written records and liaise with staff and parents.
• Supervise student groups as needed.

Skills

Support pupils

Use initiative

Liaise with staff

Job description

SEN Support Assistant - St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ

Tel: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]

Number of students: 1146 (including 105 in Sixth Form)

Role Details

SEN Support Assistant

Part-time, 31.25 hours, term time only. Salary: Level 5 point 7-12 (£25,584 to £27,711 pro-rata). Actual salary: £18,900 - £20,472.

Start date: As soon as possible.

About the School

St Margaret Ward is a successful, oversubscribed 11-18 academy committed to fostering a community where all can thrive. We value our enthusiastic staff dedicated to helping students reach their potential.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will support pupils with specific learning difficulties, working within our SEN team to:

• Support pupils in overcoming learning difficulties in classroom and small group settings
• Respond positively to pupils
• Use initiative and work independently
• Maintain written records
• Liaise with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Supervise student groups as needed

Experience & Qualifications

Experience supporting pupils with visual/hearing impairments, behavioral, emotional, social difficulties, physical disabilities, or EAL is beneficial. Experience delivering intervention programs in literacy, numeracy, speech and language, or social, emotional, and mental health is desirable.

Additional Information

This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Application forms and details are available on our website or from Mrs. C Hollins, Academy Manager, at 01782 883037 or [e-mail].

Closing date: Monday 19 May 2025 (noon)