Male Ta
| Job title: | Male Ta |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Basford, Stoke-on-Trent |
| Industry: | SEN |
| Salary: | £88.94 - £110 per day |
| Reference: | 0000308999_1749650927 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Selena@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Job Title: Male SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Contract Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Temp to Perm)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Essential Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
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About the Role
We are currently seeking a dedicated, experienced, and resilient Male SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision within a mainstream school in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a full-time, long-term position with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. The role involves working closely with children who have a range of complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including:
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* Trauma-related behavioural and emotional needs
* Associated communication and sensory needs
You will be working alongside a team of experienced professionals in a nurturing and structured environment to support the learning, development, and wellbeing of pupils who require consistent, compassionate, and firm boundaries.
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Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to children with complex needs in a 1:1 or small group setting
* Foster trusting, respectful relationships that promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour
* Implement structured behaviour management strategies, including de-escalation and, where appropriate, physical intervention (training preferred)
* Assist with daily routines, academic support, personal care (where needed), and pastoral needs
* Collaborate closely with SENCOs, teachers, therapists, and external professionals
* Monitor and report on pupil progress and incidents
* Promote inclusion, independence, and a safe learning environment
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Essential Criteria
* Extensive experience supporting children with SEMH, autism, trauma, and complex needs - particularly in a school or specialist setting
* Understanding of attachment disorders, ACEs, and trauma-informed practice
* Experience with positive behaviour management and willingness to engage in physical intervention where necessary (Team Teach, MAPA or similar is highly desirable)
* A calm, consistent, and empathetic approach, able to handle challenging situations professionally
* Full UK driving licence and access to your own reliable vehicle - due to the location and potential for supporting transport needs
* Fully enhanced DBS (on the Update Service or willingness to apply)
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Desirable Qualifications & Skills
* Relevant Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or Childcare Qualification
* Team Teach, PRICE, or similar physical intervention training
* Mental Health First Aid or trauma-informed care training
* First Aid qualification
* Experience in a PRU, EBD, or alternative provision is an advantage
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What We Offer
* Competitive daily rates and potential for a permanent position
* Supportive and experienced leadership team
* Opportunities for professional development and specialist training
* A rewarding role making a real difference to children's lives
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This is a physically and emotionally demanding role that requires genuine passion, resilience, and dedication. If you are an experienced, calm, and committed male SEN Teaching Assistant ready for a new challenge in a rewarding setting - we want to hear from you!
📧 To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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