SEND Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

School hours

Free training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension contributions

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils with additional needs. The role offers weekly pay and school hours, typically 8:30am-3:30pm, with opportunities for full-time, part-time or flexible placements.

No SEN qualification is essential, but patience, reliability and a calm approach are key. A valid DBS and right to work in the UK are required for ongoing assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally with additional needs.
• Patience, reliability and a calm approach.
• Confidence working alongside teachers and support staff.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to get one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• One-to-one or small-group support, from Reception to Year 6.
• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language needs.
• Helping pupils settle, regulate, communicate and join in with learning.
• Working with the class teacher and SENCO, following each child's support plan.
• On longer placements, getting to know one child and team over weeks or months.

Skills

One-to-one support

SEN experience

Calm approach

Communication

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Team Teach

Makaton

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent

£462.80-£550 a week full time (£92.56-£110 a day) | Weekly Pay | School Hours Only

Some children need one steady adult in their corner to get through the school day. Could that be you?

Primary schools across Stoke-on-Trent are asking us for SEN and one-to-one Teaching Assistants. They want people who can build trust, keep calm when a day goes wrong, and help a child learn, communicate and feel safe in class.

An SEN qualification isn't essential. If you've supported children or young people with additional needs in a school, care, childcare or another setting, we want to talk to you.

What the Work Looks Like

• One-to-one or small-group support, from Reception to Year 6
• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language needs
• Helping pupils settle, regulate, communicate and join in with learning
• Working with the class teacher and SENCO, following each child's support plan
• On longer placements, getting to know one child and team over weeks or months

Where People Come From

• Teaching Assistants with one-to-one or SEN experience
• Support workers and carers who want school hours
• Nursery and childcare practitioners with additional-needs experience
• Psychology, education or SEN graduates who want hands-on classroom experience

Pay and What Comes With It

• £462.80-£550 a week for a full-time five-day week (£92.56-£110 a day, depending on experience, qualifications and the role), with part-time and flexible days paid for the days you work
• Weekly pay through PAYE
• School hours, typically around 8:30am-3:30pm, with no evenings or weekends
• Day-to-day and long-term bookings
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to criteria)
• Pension contributions after a qualifying period
• Full AWR (Agency Workers Regulations) compliance
• Free training, including safeguarding
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• A dedicated consultant who knows the schools

Why Consistency Matters

A lot of SEN work starts as a few days and becomes a long-term placement once the school sees it working.

We'll share everything we know about the child's needs and the role before you accept, and you choose full time, part time or flexible days.

You'll Need

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally with additional needs
• Patience, reliability and a calm approach
• Confidence working alongside teachers and support staff
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to get one
• The right to work in the UK

Got Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning, Team Teach, Makaton or PECS? Mention it when you apply.

About Vision For Education

Vision For Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency supporting schools and staff nationwide, supplying Primary Teaching Assistants, Primary Teachers and SEND specialists across the country.