SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking caring SEN/1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone and the Staffordshire Moorlands from September 2026.

Roles include one-to-one and small-group support with a flexible mix of full-time and part-time opportunities. A DBS Update Service check is preferred, and successful candidates will work alongside experienced SENCOs to make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs in schools, nurseries, care or similar settings.
• Hold Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or demonstrate strong relevant experience.
• Be patient, resilient, and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Have recent, referenceable experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement personalised support plans.
• Help pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, SEMH, ADHD, speech and language needs, and EHCP-funded support.
• Promote engagement, independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Provide personal or intimate care where required (not all roles require this).

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Commitment to learning

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

DBS via Update Service

Job description

Overview

SEN / 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire - September 2026

Vision for Education are seeking caring and dedicated SEN / 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, and the Staffordshire Moorlands. If you have experience supporting children with additional needs and are passionate about helping every child reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement personalised support plans.
• Help pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, SEMH, ADHD, speech and language needs, and EHCP-funded support.
• Promote engagement, independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Provide personal or intimate care where required (not all roles require this).

This role offers flexibility, with day-to-day, short-term, and long-term opportunities available on both full-time and part-time bases from September 2026.

About the Schools

Our partner schools across North Staffordshire are welcoming, inclusive, and committed to supporting pupils with additional needs. They offer:

• Supportive leadership teams with experienced SENCOs.
• Inclusive learning environments focused on pupil wellbeing and achievement.
• Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with children through long-term placements.
• Collaborative staff teams where Teaching Assistants are highly valued.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN / 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Have experience supporting children with additional needs in a school, nursery, care, or similar setting.
• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or demonstrate strong relevant experience.
• Be patient, resilient, and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Be comfortable supporting personal or intimate care where required.
• Possess a DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).
• Have recent, referenceable experience working with children.