SEN Teaching Assistant

Full‑Time SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Stoke on Trent, West Midlands Contract: Full‑Time Join Our Inclusive School Community Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve their full potential? Do you want to make a meaningful difference every day? Our dedicated SEND school in the Stoke on Trent area is looking for a compassionate, proactive full time SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. Why Join Us? We are a nurturing and inclusive SEND school committed to providing personalised support for pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, communication needs, sensory needs, and complex learning difficulties. You’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team that truly values its staff. Your Key Responsibilities As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: * Provide 1:1 and small‑group support tailored to pupils’ individual needs * Assist teachers with delivering adapted and engaging learning activities * Help pupils regulate their emotions, build confidence, and develop independence * Support EHCP‑led targets and personalised learning plans * Create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment * Build strong, trust‑based relationships with pupils * Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support professionals What We’re Looking For We’d love to hear from you if you are: * Patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting SEND learners * Able to adapt your approach to meet a range of needs * A strong communicator who works well within a team * Reliable, nurturing, and enthusiastic * Experienced in working with SEND pupils or with a care setting * Qualified to Level 2/3 in Teaching Support or equivalent (desirable but not required for the right candidate) What We Offer * Competitive salary (dependent on experience) * Supportive leadership and a welcoming team * A rewarding role where you make a genuine impact every single day Opportunities for long‑term role within SEND education Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work. Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years. The role advertised is for temporary supply work. We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too