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SEND Teaching Assistant

Stafford, Staffordshire , United Kingdom

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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary (Physical Disabilities)
Location: ST21 (Stafford area)
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if available)
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, term-time only
Pay rate: £89- £110 per day dependent on experience

Support, Empower, Inspire – Make a Difference Every Day

We are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary school in the ST21 area. The school caters for students aged 11–19 with a range of physical disabilities, as well as associated learning and communication needs. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity to be part of a nurturing, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

The Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with physical and complex needs

Assist with mobility, personal care, and use of specialist equipment (full training provided)

Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and external professionals to meet EHCP outcomes

Support students in accessing a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum

Build strong, trusting relationships that help students thrive socially and emotionally

Promote student independence while maintaining high levels of care and safety

What We’re Looking For:

Previous experience working with students with physical disabilities or additional needs (in schools or a transferable setting)

A calm, patient, and proactive approach to support and behaviour

Confidence in assisting with personal care or medical routines (or willingness to train)

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

Why Apply?

Be part of a committed and caring specialist education team

Make a genuine impact on the lives of young people with physical and learning needs

Receive training in areas such as manual handling, communication strategies, and medical care

Work in a well-resourced school that values inclusivity, dignity, and personalised support

If you are passionate about supporting students with complex needs and want to work in a setting where every day brings purpose and progress, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to start making a difference in ST21.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-90247
Position Type: Temporary
Applicants: 0
Views: 7

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