Special needs support Assistant - Staffordshire

TeacherActive; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Special Needs Support Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in Staffordshire. The role involves supporting a student with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, requiring experience with trauma and adaptability. This full-time position offers competitive pay rates and a supportive environment with potential for extension.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• Must be confident and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Support a student with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Provide assistance in a positive school environment.

Skills

Confidence in managing complex needs

Adaptability

Experience with trauma

Job description

Special Needs Support Assistant - Staffordshire

Position Details

• Start Date: ASAP until the end of the summer period
• Full-time role
• Pay rates: Vary between £(Apply online only) per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

TeacherActive is partnering with a mainstream secondary school in Staffordshire to recruit a Special Needs Support Assistant. The role involves supporting a student with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Experience working with children who have experienced trauma is highly desirable. The ideal candidate should be confident in managing complex needs and adaptable.

Additional Information

The position is available for an immediate start and continues through to the end of the academic year, with potential extension into the next year. The school’s senior leadership team offers excellent support in a positive environment. TeacherActive has a proven track record of providing suitable candidates.

Note: Interviews are being held online. Apply as soon as possible!

Benefits

• Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• CPD courses and certificates via My-Progression
• Market-leading pay rates
• Referral scheme: Receive up to £100 for referring a friend (T&Cs apply)

Additional Information

Our staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring correct TAX and National Insurance contributions, with no admin charges. To apply, contact Ayla Ata at (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed). All applicants will be contacted for suitability assessment and invited to register, which involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks, and professional references.

We pride ourselves on excellent service and offer a variety of opportunities in educational settings with competitive rates and flexible timings. Our standards are consistently high, and we are committed to finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business providing temporary or contract staffing services.