SEND Support Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed SEND Support Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and helping every pupil to achieve their full potential.

Working alongside teachers and the wider school team, you will provide individual and small-group support, helping children to access learning, develop their confidence and independence, and thrive within the school environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children, ideally within a primary or SEND setting.
• Is passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Is patient, caring and understanding.
• Has a positive and inclusive approach to learning.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative.
• Is reliable, enthusiastic and committed to making a difference.

Waterside Primary School is proud to be situated in the heart of Stoke on-Trent where cultural richness and diversity is celebrated within our school and our local community. There is sharp focus at Waterside on becoming respectful and tolerant citizens which enable positive interactions within and beyond our school. Although there is a high level of deprivation, and social challenges we are committed to ‘Empowering Learners’ and enriching lives.

Due to the challenges within our context, we place high priority on developing the whole child. We are highly ambitious and inclusive and strive to intrinsically embed the British Values and our Personal Development curriculum including our school values (Respect, Determination, Excellence, Friendship, Courage, Inspiration, Equality) to ensure that pupils acquire skills and knowledge for future learning and life in modern Britain. All staff at Waterside are highly aspirational and consistently deliver rich learning experiences within our ambitious broad and balance 4D curriculum, that secure academic achievement and progress, whilst going beyond the curriculum to reinforce the skills required for life-long learning.

At Waterside, we understand the importance of equity in ensuring all pupils are able to achieve from their individual starting points, and through the challenging and diversified opportunities that we provide, children become confident learners who are prepared for life beyond the classroom.

Our ambition and passion for success for all, drives the work that we do and the decisions that we make.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Ourvaluesopportunity, integrity, community, and equityguide everything wedo. Our vision is \"Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.\" We bring this to life through our mission: workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.

Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every

voice,and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to makea real difference.

Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.

Together,let’s make the remarkable happen.
We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Everychild deserves an exceptional primary education.

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows,curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our familyof primary schools, we are committed to creating welcoming,inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged toachieve their very best.

Ourcurriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers,effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From theearliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school,we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop theknowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wideDigital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning,preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future.

ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (SupportStaff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time,all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day ofemployment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoyhealth services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Supportand Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection ofdiscounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute andflourish in your role and in the Trust.

Weknow our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed toensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewardingone.

Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.

• Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Accessto the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participatingin peer reviews.
• Accessto a suite of online courses.
• Placementprojects within our family of schools.

Actual Salary: £18,102 - £18,387
Working hours: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 38 weeks plus 5 Inset Days - (39 weeks)