SEN Support Worker - Maple Court Academy part of Alpha Academies Trust

Maple Court Academy; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Gym discounts (Nuffield Health Stoke)

Subsidised meals for duty staff

Job summary

Maple Court Academy is seeking a passionate SEN Support Worker to engage with pupils with special educational needs in a supportive, inclusive environment. The role is temporary until August 2027 and part-time (30 hours per week during term time).

The salary is Level 4, currently £18,451 to £19,343 per year, depending on experience. Applicants must have strong spoken English and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN settings desirable.
• Excellent spoken English.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN across the academy.
• Assist teaching staff with planned activities and class management.

Job description

Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer | Required: To Be Confirmed | SEN Support Worker | Temporary Until August 2027 | Term Time | 30 hours per week | Level 4, Actual Salary £18,451 to £19,343

Maple Court Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate, resilient and flexible Special Educational Needs Support Worker to work in an inclusive and supportive environment, shaping and supporting the development of our pupils with special educational needs across our academy.

Our Academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. The children are at the heart of everything that we do and the values in our Academy reflect this. We believe that all children have the right to learn in a safe, stimulating and caring environment that is supportive of learning and the development of the whole child. To create this environment, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our Purpose

At Maple Court Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “Encouraging and nurturing the aspirations of all pupils to achieve their dreams.” Maple Court live by five values:

• Moral - Be Kind / Be Positive / Be Respectful
• Adaptable - Learn from mistakes / Try new things / Be fair
• Proud - I am proud of me / I am proud of you
• Learners - Work hard / Challenge myself / Join in
• Enthusiastic - I have shown enthusiasm

Why Maple Court?

Maple Court Academy is an inclusive Primary school in the Bentilee area of Stoke-on-Trent. It has bespoke facilities that support our exciting curriculum. Recent investment has delivered extensive and stimulating new outdoor play and learning areas. The academy has also recently benefited from a significant investment in digital infrastructure.

At Maple Court, we create an environment based upon trust and respect that is a safe, secure and happy place for children to learn, grow and develop.

Every member of staff in our academy is fully committed to ensuring that all children work hard, are well supported, make good progress across the curriculum and develop a core sense of morality. As a result, Maple Academy is an exciting, fun and fulfilling place to work.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team.

Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a local government pension scheme, Staffordshire Pension Fund, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals for duty staff, and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies Trust are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our Trust HR Team at [e-mail] to discuss.

Our Commitment Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

Closing Date for this Post:

Friday 13th November 2026 at 09:00am

Interview Date:

To be confirmed