SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Job Reference: 2484426588-2
  • Date Posted: 28 November 2025
  • Recruiter: Academics Ltd
  • Location: Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
  • Salary: £50.00 to £60.00 Per Day
  • Sector: HR / Recruitment, Nursery / Early Years, Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant
  • Job Type: Temporary

Job Description

SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant (Mornings Only)
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme Primary School
Contract: Part-time, 5 mornings per week
Duration: January until the end of the summer term

Academics a leading teacher recruitment agency are working with a Newcastle-under-Lyme Primary School who are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant to support their team on a supply basis. This role is based within their small, nurturing early-years provision, supporting a group of five pupils with low developmental needs.

About the Role:

  • Work within a warm and supportive nurture class setting
  • Support pupils with early developmental delays, helping them engage, learn and grow
  • Assist the class teacher with delivering tailored learning activities
  • Provide emotional, social and learning support throughout the morning
  • Promote positive relationships and a calm, encouraging classroom environment
  • Work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience supporting children in Early Years (school or nursery setting)
  • A patient, nurturing and positive approach to behaviour and learning
  • Understanding of SEN and early developmental needs
  • Level 3 EYFS childcare qualfication
  • Reliability and commitment for the duration of the contract

If you are passionate about supporting young children and making a real difference in their early school experience, we would love to hear from you.