Teaching Assistant - Post

Position: Teaching Assistant - Post 16
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

* Teaching Assistant - Post 16

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Employer

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Full Time, Part Time, Term Time Contract Length:
FTC until 1st Nov 2026

Salary:
Grade 6 SCP 20-24 £ 27,254 - £30,024, FTEPosted:
13th January 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
27th January 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1529299

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type  :

Fixed term contract
* Contract Length: FTC until 1st Nov 2026
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** Post 16 Teaching Assistant - Post 16 Learners with a range of Special Educational Needs
** Join our dedicated team at our post-16 college, supporting young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding judgements for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development, we are proud of the high-quality education and support we provide.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to become part of our large, collaborative team. Working alongside teachers and colleagues, you will play a key role in supporting students with a wide range of needs, including those with more complex profiles. Experience in behaviour management and providing 1:1 support would be particularly valuable.

This role requires confidence in working with young people with SEND, a strong understanding of effective practice, and a creative, flexible approach. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential, as is a genuine passion for helping students thrive both in college and in the wider community through enrichment and work experience opportunities.
** Newfriars College
** aim is to transform the lives of young people through partnership, collaboration, enterprise and innovation. Our vision is to maximise opportunities within the community and provide a breadth and richness of experience that enables all our learners to reach their full potential and be part of an inclusive society. Newfriars College is an Independent Specialist Day College in North Staffordshire dedicated to supporting young people with learning difficulties and disabilities aged 16–25.We

provide specialist resources and facilities for all our learners and have an excellent support network within the local area. This provides the college with many opportunities including transition routes into the wider community, employment and supported work experience, independent living and specialist support from highly skilled multi-agency professionals and therapists. Learning in the community and vocational education is extremely important and we are eager to successfully prepare our young peoples for adulthood.
** Our College works in partnership with Shaw Education Trust who believe that “every young person can achieve great things, whatever their abilities and whatever their background”.
** Our
** people are our greatest asset,
** and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to **"exactly like nothing else”
** and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where
** integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.
**** Our Special Schools
** are dedicated to supporting children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Working in our Special Schools is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that empowers children and young people to live their best life and build a bright future.
** The difference you make will be life-changing, not only for them but for their families too.
**** Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits…