SEN Teaching Assistant

Astro Education; Rough Close; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEN, a caring and patient attitude, and the ability to foster independence and emotional regulation in students. This full-time position offers mentoring from an experienced ex-Headteacher and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Support and mentoring from an experienced ex-Headteacher

Free CPD and professional development opportunities

Fair, transparent rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs is essential.
• Knowledge of communication and interaction strategies required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with special educational needs.
• Deliver small group and individual interventions.
• Create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Experience of working with SEN / SEND

Knowledge of strategies to support children with complex needs

Enthusiastic, caring, patient, and committed

Ability to promote engagement, emotional regulation, and independence

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1 Support (Stoke-on-Trent)

Astro Education are proud to be working with a wonderful school in Stoke-on-Trent, seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The Role

• Full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position
• Providing 1:1 support for a child with special educational needs
• Delivering small group and individual interventions
• Helping to create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating classroom environment

Requirements.

• Primary area of need: Communication and Interaction
• Additional needs in Cognition and Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), and Physical/Sensory development
• Awaiting assessment for ASC and ADHD
• Strong visual learning and number recognition skills
• Requires support with attention, communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction
• Benefits from visual routines, structured support, and calm, consistent guidance
• Needs help with fine motor skills and safety awareness

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience of working with SEN / SEND is essential
• Knowledge of strategies to support children with complex needs
• Enthusiastic, caring, patient, and committed to making a difference
• Able to promote engagement, emotional regulation, and independence
• Works effectively as part of a wider school team

Why Work with Astro Education?

• Support and mentoring from an experienced ex-Headteacher
• Fair, transparent rates of pay
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities
• Roles available across Nursery, Primary, Secondary, and SEN settings
• Hassle-free registration process and the ability to set your preferences for location, year group, and work pattern

About Astro Education

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