Send Learning Support Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

Free training

Pension contributions

Guaranteed pay scheme

Job summary

Vision For Education is recruiting SEN and one-to-one Teaching Assistants to support primary students in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves one-to-one or small-group support across Reception to Year 6, helping children with autism, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language needs, and working with teachers to implement support plans.

No SEN qualification is essential; an Enhanced DBS is required or willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally with additional needs
• Patience, reliability and a calm approach
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to get one

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
• 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)

Skills

One-to-one support

SEN experience

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Tools

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Makaton

PECS

Team Teach

Job description

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.

Vision For Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and full pre-engagement vetting. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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