SEN Support Worker - Weston Infants Academy parts of St Barts Trust
Stoke-On-Trent City Council
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1HPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£24,796 to £25,185
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
6 November 2026
17 days leftJob description
We have an
exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Special Educational Needs support worker to
work in our new SEND Inclusion Base at Weston Infant Academy. The base
will be split between two rooms and will support the SEND needs of 16 pupils
with Communication and Interaction as their primary area of need. This is
a wonderful opportunity to work within a fabulous team. Previous
experience of working with SEND pupils welcomed.
partnership with Governors, staff and children of Weston Infant Academy are
seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our
hard working and committed team.
At Weston Infant Academy our children come first. High
expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive
ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with
our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a
team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their
Senior Leadership Team.
St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an
Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi
Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on
our website https: //sbmat.org.
To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support
teaching and learning for SEN pupils. Providing learning support to pupils who
need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with
moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or
behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities.
- Implement planned learning
activities/teaching programmes as directed by the teacher, adjusting
activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
- Providing feedback to the teacher
on pupil progress and behaviour
- Support the teacher in recording
pupil progress/activities
- Provide feedback to pupils in
relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
- Support learning by
arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction
of the teacher
- Support pupils in social and
emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
- Share information about pupils
with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as
appropriate
- Understand and support independent
learning and inclusion of all pupils as required
- Work with pupils on therapy or
care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care
- Attend to pupils’ personal needs
including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with
social, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as
appropriate. Physically assist pupils in activities (may involve short
periods of lifting, where mobility is an issue)
- Administer medication in
accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitioner
and following appropriate training
- Update pupil records
- Supervise individuals and groups
of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom,
playground and dining areas
- Assist with break-time supervision
including facilitating games and activities
- Assist with escorting pupils on
educational visits
- Support pupils in using basic ICT
- Undertake moving and handling
activities as required, assembling and cleaning away of equipment
- Be responsible for promoting and
safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy,
raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
- Any other duties appropriate to
the post.
When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust
that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values-
Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at
the heart of everything we do.
• A welcoming,
supportive culture where everyone is respected, included
and valued for who they are.
• Health and
wellbeing support -including access to mental health
resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts
via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to
grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to
training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and
rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your
hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of
mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or
Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters-
regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help
shape how we grow together.
And above all, you’ll be
part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our
brilliant young people every single day
To apply for this position please visit the link below
https: //mynewterm.com/jobs/143358/EDV-2026-WIA-28196
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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