Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme up to £200

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a proactive Teaching Assistant for an SEND setting in Stoke-on-Trent. Immediate start. You will support pupils across multiple Key Stages, assist with learning activities and behaviour management, and work closely with teachers to provide tailored support.

Experience supporting children with SEND and ASD/SEMH needs is essential. The role offers market-leading pay and ongoing CPD opportunities, with a dedicated consultant team available 24/7.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism/ASD and SEMH needs.
• Experience working across different Key Stages.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A resilient, patient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across different Key Stages with learning and activities.
• Assist with behaviour management and positive engagement.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to tailor support to individual needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism/ASD

SEMH experience

Key Stage experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you a resilient Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience working with pupils with Autism / ASD and SEMH needs?

Are you confident adapting your approach to support pupils across different Key Stages?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND setting in the ST7 area of Stoke-on-Trent supporting pupils with Autism / ASD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The setting supports pupils across mixed Key Stages and provides a structured environment focused on helping each pupil engage positively with their education.

The setting is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils across different Key Stages, assist with learning and behaviour management, and work closely with teaching staff to provide consistent support tailored to individual needs.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND


• Experience supporting pupils with Autism / ASD and SEMH needs


• Experience working across different Key Stages


• Strong behaviour management skills


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• A resilient, patient and adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process


• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply


• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel


• Market leading rates of pay


• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply


• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment