SEN Teaching Assistant / 1:1 Teaching Assistant

September 2026 Start | Long-Term & Supply Opportunities

Location: North Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford)

Salary: £92.56–£110 per day (PAYE)

Vision for Education is working in partnership with a number of primary schools across North Staffordshire that are now finalising their SEN provision for September 2026.

We are recruiting compassionate, resilient and proactive SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in both mainstream primary schools and specialist resource provisions. Opportunities include long-term, full-time placements as well as flexible day-to-day supply work.

The Role

Available opportunities include:

• Long-term 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs

• Small-group intervention work

• SEN resource base placements

• Mainstream primary classroom support

• Day-to-day supply from the beginning of the autumn term

Successful candidates will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning while promoting confidence, independence and positive behaviour.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, CACHE, NCFE or equivalent (desirable but not essential)

• Experience supporting children in a classroom, 1:1 or small-group setting

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Strong behaviour management and communication skills

• A calm, patient and nurturing approach

We also welcome applications from candidates with relevant care, support work or personal experience of SEND who are passionate about supporting children in education.

What Vision for Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates of £92.56–£110 PAYE

• Weekly pay

• Long-term and flexible supply opportunities

• Free safeguarding and behaviour management CPD

• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant

• Opportunities across a wide network of supportive primary schools and specialist provisions

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to matching outstanding support staff with schools where they can make a genuine difference to children's lives.

Apply Now

If you're looking for your next SEN support role this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Joshua Da Costa
Recruitment Consultant – Primary Education
Vision for Education

joshua.dacosta@visionforeducation.co.uk
01782 444 555

Safeguarding

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, identity, qualification and reference checks in line with our safeguarding policies.

Vision for Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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