Special Education Needs Assistant Practitioner - (St Pauls’ CE (C) Primary School)

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a dedicated SEN Assistant Practitioner for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, to support pupils with a range of SEN needs. The role involves collaborative work with teachers and therapists to enable learning, development and inclusion.

The post requires excellent communication, patience and a caring approach, with responsibility for monitoring progress and contributing to education plans, while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEN.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for individual pupils and small groups.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual SEN needs.
• Assist with therapy and care programmes under professional guidance.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour and attainment.
• Support development and implementation of individual education plans.
• Provide personal care when required (toileting, hygiene, dressing, feeding).
• Build positive relationships with families, carers and external professionals.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Job description

SEN Assistant Practitioner - 32.5 hrs Monday to Friday

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Assistant Practitioner to join our professional team and help pupils overcome barriers to learning, achieve their potential, and thrive in a supportive educational environment.

About the Role

Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will provide specialist support to pupils with a range of needs, including moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, as well as behavioural, social, communication, sensory and physical disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for individual pupils and small groups
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual SEN needs
• Assist with therapy and care programmes under professional guidance
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour and attainment
• Support the development and implementation of individual education plans
• Provide personal care, including toileting, hygiene, dressing and feeding where required
• Build positive relationships with families, carers and external professionals
• Supervise pupils during lessons, breaktimes, lunchtimes and educational visits
• Support pupils with specialist equipment and learning aids
• Assist in maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Flexibility and a positive attitude to supporting diverse learning needs

Why Join Us?

Rewarding role making a meaningful impact on children's lives

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

Chance to work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support professionals

If you are passionate about inclusion and helping every child achieve success, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications Monday 16th November2026 at 9am.

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 16th November 2026.

Interviews will take place on Friday 20th November 2026.

The job description and application form are available on our school website https://stpaulsprimaryschool.org.uk/