SEN Cover Practitioner Level 7

Abbey Hill Academy & College, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5PP

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,046.00 - £34,811.00 Annually (FTE) 32.5 hours per week, Term time only 8.45-4.20 Monday, Tuesday-Friday 8.45-3.30

SEN Cover Practitioner Level 7 job summary

About this role

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Abbey Hill Academy and College are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Abbey Hill Academy and College 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.

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) and short-term absence cover, primarily within the school’s most complex classes. Operating under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, the postholder will deliver a holistic curriculum that integrates academic subjects, therapeutic interventions, EHCP targets, Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) sessions, and PSHE to support vulnerable pupils with diverse and complex needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or whole classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the overall direction and supervision of a qualified teacher
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
• Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate
• Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision
• Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
• Support pupils in social and emotional wellbeing, reporting problems to relevant teams/staff within school
• Support the role of parents / carers in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents / carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc
• Liaise with external agencies on a regular basis
• Provide specialist support to pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
• Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language
• Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils
• Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (eg: specific subjects)
• Allocate work to other classroom support staff
• Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
• To provide PPA cover
• To provide short term cover of classes as required
• Be responsible for pupils who are not working to the normal timetable
• Invigilate exams and tests

Our Offer To You

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.

Here’s what you can expect from us:
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.

Abbey Hill Academy & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults 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 or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

If you are interested in applying and require further information please call 01782 355849 or email recruitment@abbeyhill.sbmat.org

More information on the school including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://www.abbeyhillschool.co.uk/

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Abbey Hill Academy & College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Abbey Hill Academy & College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbey-hill-academy-college

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