Special Educational Needs Support Assistant

Aspire People; Stoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a compassionate SEN Support Assistant to join a nurturing school in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves delivering tailored learning activities to pupils with special educational needs, fostering a safe and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 and experience in educational settings, committed to making a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young adults in SEN, care, or educational settings.
• Familiar with SEN support plans and safeguarding practices.
• Proactive approach to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored learning activities under teacher supervision.
• Support pupils with communication challenges and complex needs.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
32.5 hours per week | Term Time Only
Start Date: 1st September 2025

Are you an experienced and compassionate professional with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? We are working on behalf of a well-established and inclusive special education setting in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join their hardworking and welcoming team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a nurturing school that supports pupils aged 3-19 with a wide range of cognitive and learning difficulties, including PMLD, SLD, and MLD-many of whom also have additional medical, sensory, or behavioural needs.

What You'll Be Doing:
- Delivering tailored learning activities to individuals and small groups under teacher supervision
- Supporting pupils with a range of needs including communication challenges, sensory processing disorders, and complex physical or medical needs
- Monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil progress, and contributing to planning and review meetings
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals and therapists to implement care/therapy programmes
- Managing behaviour and promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment throughout the school day
- Escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and during off-timetable activities

Who We're Looking For:
You'll be a motivated and empathetic SEN professional who brings energy, patience, and a deep commitment to inclusive education. We're particularly interested in candidates who:
- Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning (or equivalent)
- Have experience supporting children or young adults in SEN, care, or educational settings
- Are familiar with SEN support plans, safeguarding practices, and school-based health & safety policies
- Can confidently work with pupils with a wide range of physical, emotional, and learning needs
- Are flexible, proactive, and eager to continue their own professional development

How to Apply:
To apply for this rewarding SEN Support Assistant role, submit your CV today or get in touch with Maddison at Aspire People on for further details and application support.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.