Teaching Assistant Suitable to NQT New

Teaching Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: November 2026 / £95-£110 per day DOE

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs?

Academics, a leading education recruitment agency based in Stoke-on-Trent, is working with a mainstream secondary school in the Stoke-on-Trent area to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant. This role is due to start in November 2026 and will run for a minimum of four weeks, with the potential to be extended.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll provide support to Key Stage 3 students, helping them manage their emotions, engage positively with learning and access the curriculum in a mainstream secondary school setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing in-class support to KS3 students with SEMH needs.
• Supporting emotional regulation, positive behaviour and classroom engagement.
• Delivering one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team to help pupils access learning successfully.
• Promoting students' wellbeing, confidence and independence.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience supporting students with SEMH needs, ideally within a mainstream school setting.
• Are confident supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Have a patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• Can adapt your support to meet individual students' needs.
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Why Join Academics?

As a candidate with Academics, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay of £95-£110, depending on experience.
• Access to a wide network of local secondary schools.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Easy-to-use online timesheets.
• Opportunities to progress into longer-term and permanent positions.
• Support from an experienced education recruitment team who understand the local area.

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Stoke-on-Trent and have the skills and passion to support students with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you!

Send us your up-to-date CV today or get in touch with Academics to find out more about this opportunity.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.