SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent   

?? Salary: £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
?? Hourly Rate: £12.87 to £14.03 p/hr 

?? Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours per week – Term Time Only

Join an Outstanding Team at Aurora Hanley School

Aurora Hanley School is proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We provide innovative education and care for young people aged 6–19 with complex needs, including Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and associated conditions.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our pupils' learning, wellbeing, and personal development. You'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with learning activities and care needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging independence and personal growth
• Assisting teachers in delivering a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum
• Adapting to the varied needs of pupils and being flexible in your approach

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children with SEN (paid or voluntary)
• Flexible, creative, and child-centred
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Able to build warm, supportive relationships with pupils

Essential qualifications and skills:

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/Level 2 or above)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Knowledge of SEN, SEMH, or ASD

Desirable:

• Level 2+ qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why Join Us?

At Aurora Hanley, you'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your contribution. You'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while helping pupils achieve their full potential.

How to apply? 

Please complete a full online application form.  If you would like assistance in completing this application form or more information on this position please contact Emma in our Recruitment Team at

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.