Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
Contract: Part-Time
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to support a local school in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential within an educational environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs. This may include supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, adapting learning activities and providing additional assistance with their academic, social and emotional development.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate patience, understanding and a proactive approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and establish a supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualised support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.

Support teaching staff with the delivery of engaging and accessible learning activities.

Work on a 1:1 basis and within small groups to support individual learning objectives.

Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement throughout the school day.

Support pupils with their social, emotional and communication development.

Adapt approaches to meet individual learning requirements and abilities.

Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to monitor pupil progress.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working within a school or educational setting is desirable.

Experience supporting children with SEN or additional learning needs.

A patient, empathetic and understanding approach.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils.

Confidence supporting pupils with varying abilities and individual requirements.

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

About Aspire People

Aspire People are a specialist education recruitment agency, working in partnership with a wide network of mainstream, primary and specialist schools across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.

We pride ourselves on providing a professional and supportive recruitment service, building strong relationships with both our schools and candidates to ensure the right people are matched with the right opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a part-time opportunity within education and have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs, we would welcome your application.

For further information or to discuss this position in confidence, please contact Ethan at Aspire People.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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.