SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Short-Term/Long-Term - Location: Stafford - Start Date: September 2026

📢 Calling all SEN Teaching Assistants 📢

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support a partner school within the South Staffordshire region, on the outskirts of Stafford. You will have the opportunity to work within a friendly, welcoming school supporting a student in a mixed YR1/2 class on a part-time basis. Your working hours will generally be mornings with the potential of one full day.

Upon placement you will receive support from all of the staff within the school, particularly the class teacher and Headteacher who you will be liaising with on a regular basis. As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant you must have a flexible approach to work as your role will vary day-to-day to accommodate to the needs of the child. You must have a kind, caring and nurturing personality in which you are passionate in supporting a pupil with additional needs. It is vital that at all time you hold a high standard of professional conduct.

The role includes:

🍎Working for a reputable education agency - Academics Ltd.

🍎Confidence in supporting a child in a mixed Year1/2 class with varying additional needs.

🍎A positive and 'can-do' approach to all aspects of school life and education.

🍎To deliver and adapt activities to support the child as necessary with day-to-day learning.

🍎The ability to use 'praise culture' to assist and encourage the pupil.

🍎Commute to a small village school on the outskirts of Stafford daily, working on a part-time basis.

🍎Working collaboratively with staff and parents is essential.

🍎Flexibility to adapt quickly to new settings on a temporary basis, this is crucial.

We are looking for someone who:

📚 Experience supporting children within a primary school environment, in particularly on a 1:1 basis.

📚 Excellent communication and organisational skills.

📚 Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one).

📚 Provide 2 teaching references.

📚 Available to start ASAP.

📚 Able to commute to the outskirts of Stafford.

📚 Willing and able to work under the guidance of the class teacher.

📚 Fully registered to work with Academics.

Pay £93 - £110 a day, holiday pay is included in the day rate.

If you are a SEN Teaching Assistant looking for supply opportunities across a range of primary schools in Staffordshire, click the APPLY NOW button below to send us your most recent CV for prompt consideration.

Academics is committed to safe recruitment practices, as well as safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. All applicants are expected to uphold this commitment. Placements are subject to safeguarding and child protection checks in accordance with DfE policies, including verification of the right to work, employment references, and an enhanced DBS check.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.