SEN Teaching Assistant- Complex Needs

Academics; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for a complex needs role in Stoke-on-Trent. This rewarding position involves supporting students aged 11-19 with various disabilities in a nurturing environment. Candidates must be experienced with SEN requirements, willing to perform personal care, and possess strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team and make a positive impact on students' lives while enjoying competitive pay and ongoing support.

Benefits

Generous rates of pay

Access to a dedicated SEN Consultant

Opportunities for regular and relevant work

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities or SEN.
• Comfortable with personal care tasks including changing and using hoists.
• Excellent communication skills to hold student attention.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex needs in a specialist SEN school.
• Provide personal care and physical support as needed.
• Assist with communication and delivery of sensory activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Physical Support

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a role working with children with complex needs and disabilities, including MLD, PMLD, physical needs, and a range of SEN, in the Stoke on Trent area?

Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEN requirements, additional needs, or disabilities? Are you confident in working with children with autism, cerebral palsy, MLD, SpLD, or other SEN barriers? Have you ever had experience with PECS, Makaton, BSL, or any communication method? Are you comfortable supporting children who require personal care, lifting, and physical support, and able to work in Stoke on Trent?

The Job…

Working with pupils aged 11 to 19 in the secondary part of a large specialist SEN school in Stoke on Trent, you'll be kept busy! The role involves support across a number of classes, some one-to-one Teaching Assistant work, and some small class support. You'll be supporting the class teacher as part of a team of teaching assistants, to help the children with whatever they may need! Some physical support, help with communication and interpersonal skills, and delivery of sensory curriculum based learning activities!

You’ll Be…

* Experienced working with children with a disability or SEN
* Happy to carry out personal care including changing and hoists
* Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
* Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions

* Academics are an established and respected education recruiter
* Generous rates of pay
* A dedicated SEN Consultant
* A large number of schools exclusive to Academics
* Honest and friendly service
* Access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme

* ‘Regular and relevant work was provided, and I could not ask for more from a supply agency.’
* ‘Professional, competitive and compassionate; they go above and beyond to ensure that you find the right placements!’
* ‘Their attitude and diligence since in ensuring that myself and several others are doing well and are comfortable in our roles is outstanding and highlight them as credits to the team.'

Could this be the role for you? Send your CV over, or give me a call!

Is this role not what you’re looking for? We are constantly in need of talented education staff to fill a wide variety of positions. Please get in touch and we’re happy to discuss our opportunities with you!