SEN Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent. The role offers a competitive daily rate of £90-£120, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting special educational needs and a compassionate, patient attitude. Immediate start available with DBS check required.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free SEND Toolkit

Funded qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or education settings is preferred.
• Willingness to provide personal care if necessary.
• Current DBS check or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs across schools.
• Provide tailored assistance to help pupils thrive.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with SEN

Compassionate and patient attitude

Confidence with challenging behavior

DBS on the Update Service

Education

Proof of right to work in the UK

Funded qualifications (e.g., Level 2 SEND)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Stoke-on-Trent

Location:Stoke-on-Trent
Salary:£90 – £120 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency:Connex Education
Start:Immediate

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across multiple partner schools in Stoke-on-Trent. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with experience in education or care, or graduates passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs.

The Schools

Partner schools support pupils with diverse needs including:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Speech and language difficulties
• Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs

These inclusive, nurturing environments are committed to providing tailored support to help every child thrive.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN in schools or similar care/education settings
• Willingness to provide personal care where necessary
• Confidence and composure when working with challenging behaviour
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient attitude
• Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education
• Proof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)

Benefits Package

Competitive daily rate (£90-£120)

PAYE paid weekly

Free SEND Toolkit– 19+ professional development courses

Funded qualifications including:

• Level 2 SEND
• Level 3 Teaching and Learning
• Level 4 HLTA
• Level 5 TEFL

Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion course

Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role or would like to discuss other supply opportunities with local schools, apply today through Connex Education.

Important: All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.