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SEN Support Worker - Weston Junior 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 left

Job 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 Junior 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 Junior Academy are

seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our

hard working and committed team.

At Weston Junior 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 LGPSor

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/143356/EDV-2026-WJA-79746

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Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

21 October 2026

Last checked

21 October 2026

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About the employer

SCC
Stoke-On-Trent City Council

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