Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Tunstall; In loco; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working hours

Supportive staff team

Descrizione del lavoro

Zest Education is helping a Stoke-on-Trent SEN school recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with diverse needs, partnering with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored learning support and behaviour interventions.

This is a caring, student-centred role in a supportive school community. Experience in SEN is helpful; commitment to safeguarding and professional growth is expected.

Competenze

• Experience working with children with SEN is preferred.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a specialist setting.

Mansioni

• Support pupils with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, complex needs).
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Deliver tailored support to engage learning and develop skills.
• Assist with behaviour support in line with school policy.
• Create a positive, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.

Conoscenze

SEN experience

Calm and patient

Empathetic

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Willingness to learn

Descrizione del lavoro

Teaching Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Full Time

Join Our Supportive SEN School Community

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Our well‑established SEN school in the Stoke‑on‑Trent area is seeking a dedicated and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive environment and is committed to helping pupils achieve both personal and academic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• * Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs).
• * Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• * Delivering tailored support to help pupils engage in learning and develop essential skills.
• * Assisting with behaviour support in line with school policies.
• * Creating a positive, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.

What We're Looking For

• * Experience working with children with SEN (school‑based experience is desirable but not essential).
• * A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• * Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• * Commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.
• * A willingness to learn, adapt, and grow in a specialist school setting.

What We Offer

• * A warm, welcoming school community with a supportive staff team
• * Opportunities to make a meaningful impact every day
• * Flexible, part‑time working hours to suit your schedule