Academics are supporting a partnership school (located in Stoke-on-Trent) that are requiring an experienced SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant (May 2026-July 2026).

Our partnership school is known for its nurturing and inspiring presence invigorated from both their learners and staff. The school's curriculum is a full-filled educational experience which enables life skills and confidence to continuously grow.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality 1:1 and/or small group support/interventions for learners within Early Years who have SEN/SEMH needs.
• Support learners to develop essential skills, build social connections, and engage actively in learning.
• Implement tailored strategies to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies when needed.
• Assisting the class teacher in adapting classroom activities and resources.
• Managing behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning.
• The ability to create and foster an inclusive and safe learning environment for all of the learners within your class and the wider school community.

For this opportunity, applicants who apply:

• Will have previous experience working with learners within Early Years with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs.
• Must be calm, resilient, and to be able to remain consistent under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Will be able to build trusting relationships and implement clear structures and routines.
• Be empathetic, flexible, and committed to long-term support for the learner(s).
• Will have a good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS check, full work history, references and an interview.

If you are an experienced SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant that wishes to be considered for this opportunity, please click 'APPLY NOW' below with no delay.

If Academics obtain a large number of applications, sadly we do reserve the right to close our vacancies from additional applications.