Compassionate TA for Severe Learning Disabilities

Prospero Teaching; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is looking for a caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school community in Shropshire. You will support pupils with severe learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them access learning and develop independence.

Working closely with teachers and professionals, you will provide individualised support, assist with personal care where required, and promote positive behaviour and safe learning. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with severe learning disabilities and related needs is an advantage.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children and carers.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with severe learning disabilities in the classroom and throughout the school day.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Helping pupils access learning through communication and sensory strategies.
• Assisting with personal care and other individual needs as required.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, breaks, lunchtime and activities.
• Following individual education and support plans.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Working with teachers, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Team player

Safeguarding aware

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for a caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school community in Shropshire. You will support pupils with severe learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them access learning and develop independence.

Working closely with teachers and professionals, you will provide individualised support, assist with personal care where required, and promote positive behaviour and safe learning. DBS checks apply.