Special Educational Needs Practitioner

Academics are currently looking for experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) Practitioners for short and long term supporting roles within our partnership primary schools and SEN provisions. Working across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and the surrounding areas can be diversified, meaning that we do have different requirements to suit.

We are proud to say that here at Academics we have had a strong record of placing many of our SEN Practitioners into permanent work following a successful period of long term supply within our schools and provisions.

Responsibilities of a Special Education Needs (SEN) Practitioner

Providing high quality 1:1 and/or small group support/interventions for learners who have SEN/SEMH needs.
Support learners to develop essential skills, build social connections, and engage actively in learning.
Implement tailored strategies to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and independence.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies when needed.
Assisting the class teacher in adapting classroom activities and resources.
Managing behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning.
The ability to create and foster an inclusive and safe learning environment for all of the learners within your class and the wider school community.For this role, applicants who apply must have:

Previous experience working with primary aged learners with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs.
Calm, resilient, and to be able to remain consistent under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Able to build trusting relationships and implement clear structures and routines.
Empathetic, flexible, and committed to long-term support for the learner(s).
A good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
A current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS check, full work history, references and an interview.

If you are an experienced SEN Practitioner in a school or education setting and you are now looking for a new opportunity, please click 'APPLY NOW' below to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.

We look forward to hearing from you