Teaching Assistant – SEND Support

Location: Stoke-on-Trent Start Date: ASAP Hours: Flexible, Monday–Friday Contract: Ongoing for the full academic year School Type: All-through Primary & Secondary (SEND)

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs? We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming all‑through school in Stoke-on-Trent, working with pupils across both primary and secondary phases who have autism, SEMH needs, and ADHD.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in a supportive, inclusive school environment.

⭐ About the Role

You will be working closely with pupils who require additional support with learning, emotional regulation, communication, and behaviour. The role offers flexible working between Monday and Friday, making it ideal for candidates seeking a stable but adaptable schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with autism, SEMH, and ADHD
• Assisting teachers across both primary and secondary classrooms
• Supporting pupils with emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement
• Helping create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and progress

⭐ What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children with SEND (autism, SEMH, ADHD)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
• Flexibility to work across different age groups and needs

⭐ Why This Role Is Ideal for You:

• Flexible working days between Monday and Friday
• Opportunity to work across both primary and secondary phases
• Supportive school with excellent SEND provision
• Long‑term, ongoing role for the full academic year
• A chance to make a meaningful impact every day

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Grace at graces@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

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.

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