SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH School (Stoke-on-Trent)

Start Date:

Immediate / ASAP

Contract:

Full-time, long-term (temp-to-perm potential)

Milk Education is recruiting a resilient, compassionate, and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Stoke-on-Trent. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning in a structured and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.

Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement in learning.

Help pupils access the curriculum through tailored and differentiated support.

Promote positive behaviour using consistent strategies and de-escalation techniques.

Build strong, trusting relationships to support pupils’ confidence and wellbeing.

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual support plans.

Support pupils during transitions and intervention sessions.

Essential Requirements:

Recent and relevant experience working in an SEMH, SEN, alternative provision, or PRU setting.

Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in challenging situations.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

A proactive, resilient, and adaptable approach.

Ability to work effectively under the guidance of teaching staff while using initiative.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits to YOU:

Excellent rates of pay.

Speedy registration and fast-track compliance.

Long-term role with temp-to-perm opportunities.

5-Star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook.

Exclusive partnerships with SEMH schools and specialist provisions.

Access to our FREE Perks Portal, offering a wide range of discounts.

Over 1,000 accredited CPD courses through Milk Academy, including SEMH and behaviour training.

FREE wellbeing resources and access to our wellbeing hub.

School Preparation Pack to support your placement.

24/7 support from your dedicated Milk Education consultant.

Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency.

How to Apply

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Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

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