SEND Teaching Assistant – Start ASAP

Job title:

SEND Teaching Assistant – Start ASAP

Company

Prospero Teaching

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational SEN Schools in Newcastle on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational SEN School setting in Newcastle.
• The School supports pupils across the Primary and Secondary School age range (2-18) and there are opportunities to support pupils across all years groups depending on your preference and specialism.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Pay – Between £95-110 per day
• Hours – 08.30-16.00
• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP
• Location – Newcastle

About the Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils across the Primary School age-range who have a wide range of SEND and challenging behaviour.
• The role will involve supporting pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, SLD, MLD and PMLD.
• Some pupils may require personal care and some pupils may be none-verbal or pre-verbal. Pupils may also display challenging behaviour.
• A key part of the role will be to build a rapport and a positive relationships with pupils to help them to engage with their learning and make progress both academically and as young people.
• A key part of the role will also be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• Experience within an SEN School Setting (desired)

• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years

About Prospero:

• Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking to appoint ASAP!NEW-TEA

Expected salary

£450 – 600 per week

Location

Newcastle

Job date

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:43:04 GMT

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