ABC Teachers are seeking a 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a KS1 class at a primary school in Tunstall, Stoke-On-Trent starting as soon as possible. This would be on a fulltime basis.

The role itself:

You will be working 1:1 with a specific pupil, assisting in classrooms and providing interventions for a specific pupil while de-escalating stressful situations to help the teacher conduct lessons successfully.

This specific school believes the world is an exciting and amazing place with so much to discover, to enjoy, to experience and to learn. They feel very lucky to be a part of the amazing journey their children are on as they take those early steps of discovery which is full of wonder, creativity, and imagination.

You must have:

Effective behaviour management skills

Strong adaptability

Great communication skills to be able to cater to the specific child and communicate.

A strong passion for learning and showing creativity and helping others.

Patience, Resilience and Reliability

Strong interpersonal skills to cater to the specific needs of the pupil.

Be able to provide 2 solid references covering years experience.

Hold a DBS registered on the update service or must be able to arrange one.

Must have previous experience working within education or with SEN or a similar environment.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay as You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our primary team on (phone number removed).