Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Teaching Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent
Start Date:
November 2026 / £95-£110 per day DOE
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs?
Academics, a leading education recruitment agency based in Stoke-on-Trent, is working with a mainstream secondary school in the Stoke-on-Trent area to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant. This role is due to start in November 2026 and will run for a minimum of four weeks, with the potential to be extended.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll provide support to Key Stage 3 students, helping them manage their emotions, engage positively with learning and access the curriculum in a mainstream secondary school setting.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing in-class support to KS3 students with SEMH needs.
- Supporting emotional regulation, positive behaviour and classroom engagement.
- Delivering one-to-one and small-group support where required.
- Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
- Working closely with teachers and the wider school team to help pupils access learning successfully.
- Promoting students' wellbeing, confidence and independence.
What We're Looking For
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