SEN Assistant Practitioner - 32.5 hrs Monday to Friday
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Assistant Practitioner to join our professional team and help pupils overcome barriers to learning, achieve their potential, and thrive in a supportive educational environment.
About the Role
Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will provide specialist support to pupils with a range of needs, including moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, as well as behavioural, social, communication, sensory and physical disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teaching and learning for individual pupils and small groups
- Adapt learning activities to meet individual SEN needs
- Assist with therapy and care programmes under professional guidance
- Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour and attainment
- Support the development and implementation of individual education plans
- Provide personal care, including toileting, hygiene, dressing and feeding where required
- Build positive relationships with families, carers and external professionals
- Supervise pupils during lessons, breaktimes, lunchtimes and educational visits
- Support pupils with specialist equipment and learning aids
- Assist in maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, caring and resilient approach
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
- Flexibility and a positive attitude to supporting diverse learning needs
Why Join Us?
Rewarding role making a meaningful impact on children's lives
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
Chance to work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support professionals
If you are passionate about inclusion and helping every child achieve success, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications Monday 16th November2026 at 9am.
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 16th November 2026.
Interviews will take place on Friday 20th November 2026.
The job description and application form are available on our school website https://stpaulsprimaryschool.org.uk/
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Special Education Needs Assistant Practitioner - (St Pauls’ CE (C) Primary School) employer: Stoke-on-Trent City Council
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Contact Details:
Stoke-on-Trent City Council Recruitment Team
