1:1 SEN Support Assistant (Personal Care)

1:1 SEN Support Assistant (Personal Care)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Pay: £100- £120 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Support Assistant to support a pupil joining a specialist educational setting in Stoke-on-Trent from September.

This role will involve providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping the pupil access learning, develop independence, and engage positively with school life.

Please note: The successful candidate must be comfortable carrying out full personal care duties.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care support.
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience within education, care, support work, healthcare, or residential settings is desirable.

What We Offer

• Full-time position from September.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's development.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Two professional references covering the last two years.

Apply Today

If you have experience supporting individuals with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role from September, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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