Special Education Needs Support worker

Discovery Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To Be Confirmed

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £7,620 - £7,740

What skills and experience we're looking for

Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer |Required: To Be Confirmed | Special Education NeedsSupport Worker | Term Time | 13 hours per week | Level 3, Actual Salary £7,620- £7,740

Eaton Park Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker to work in an inclusive and supportive environment, shaping and supporting the development of our pupilsacross Early years, Key stage1and Key stage 2.

Our academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. Relationships between staff and pupils are of the utmost importance to us and we pride ourselves on these. The children are at the heart of everything that we do, and our core purpose reflects this. To create this environment, we need thevery bestpeople, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students inaccuratespoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

What the school offers its staff

The Trustoffers a benefits package which includesa local government pension scheme, Staffordshire Pension Fund),discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and aCyclescheme Wealso offer an Employee Assistance Programme throughLife andProgressincluding counselling servicestoensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha AcademiesTrustare committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by theTrustand colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

For all successfulapplicantsthe Alpha Academies Trust will support with theoptionto further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on theappropriate pathwayto teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha. 

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

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Discovery Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Discovery Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01782882100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/discovery-academy

At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that overcomes inequality and allows every student to achieve success”.  As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships and support for all students.  We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.

Arranging a visit to Discovery Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.

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