Special needs support Assistant - Staffordshire

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing company is seeking a Special Needs Support Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in Staffordshire. The role involves supporting students with SEMH needs in a supportive environment, with competitive pay rates and potential for ongoing work through the academic year.

Benefits

24/7 support from dedicated consultants

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme – earn up to £100 per referral

Qualifications

• Experience with children who have experienced trauma is highly desirable.
• Candidate should be confident in managing complex needs and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a student with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Immediate start, ongoing through the academic year.

Skills

Confidence in managing complex needs

Adaptability

Experience with trauma

Job description

West Midlands / Temporary / £100 - 120 per day

Start Date - ASAP until end of summer period

Full-time position with pay rates varying between £100-120 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.

TeacherActive is partnering with a mainstream secondary school in Staffordshire to recruit a Special Needs Support Assistant.

Role Details

1. Supporting a student with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
2. Experience with children who have experienced trauma is highly desirable.
3. Candidate should be confident in managing complex needs and adaptable.
4. Immediate start, ongoing through the academic year, with potential extension.
5. Supportive environment with excellent leadership at the school.

Application Process

Interviews are conducted online. Apply ASAP!

Benefits

• 24/7 support from dedicated consultants.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (*terms apply*).
• CPD courses and certificates via My-Progression.
• Market-leading pay rates.
• Referral scheme – earn up to £100 per referral (*terms apply*).

Additional Information

Staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring correct TAX and NI contributions, with no admin charges.

Interested? Contact Ayla Ata at 0121 200 3224 or send your CV to [e-mail].

All applicants will be contacted for suitability assessment and registration, which includes an enhanced DBS check, ID verification, and professional references.

We offer diverse opportunities in educational settings with competitive pay and flexible timings.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business for staffing services.