Teaching Assistant in Rugeley

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive specialist SEN school in Rugeley, Staffordshire. This is a full-time position starting in February 2026, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

About the School

This specialist SEN school is highly regarded for its inclusive, nurturing ethos and strong leadership team. The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs and is committed to helping every learner achieve both academically and personally within a safe and supportive environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning and development by:

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Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with diverse SEN needs

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Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, accessible, and differentiated lessons

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Adapting resources and strategies to meet individual learning and behavioural needs

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Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning

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Working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support

The Ideal Candidate

* Are graduates or soon-to-be graduates (all degree disciplines considered)

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Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN (desirable but not essential, as training will be provided)

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Are patient, resilient, and compassionate, with a strong commitment to inclusive education

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Are proactive team players with excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn

What’s on Offer

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A supportive and inclusive school community

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Ongoing training and professional development

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Hands-on experience within a specialist secondary SEN setting

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The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on young people’s lives

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them to thrive, this role could be an excellent next step in your education career.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.

Sprint Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Sprint Education

Sprint Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. Specialists in SEND support for mainstream and SEN schools.

What Sprint Education offer

* Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

* Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

* Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

* Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. xiskglj

* Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community