SEN Teaching Assistants - Oldbury

TN United Kingdom; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join a dedicated team in Oldbury. This role involves supporting students with severe and complex learning difficulties in a purpose-built educational environment. You will collaborate closely with teaching staff to ensure each child receives personalized care and educational support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, compassion, and a commitment to making a positive impact on children's lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive setting, helping students thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

Qualifications

• Experience with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex learning difficulties and medical needs.
• Collaborate with staff to implement tailored learning strategies.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Tools

Sensory equipment

Hydrotherapy tools

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SEN Teaching Assistants - Oldbury, Oldbury

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Location:

Oldbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Yes

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

About Us:
Prospero Teaching are seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to work at a maintained Special School dedicated to providing outstanding education and support for children with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties, along with medical needs.
The school are a purpose-built premises are designed to meet the diverse needs of our students and include state-of-the-art facilities such as a music and drama studio, white and dark room studios, soft playroom, sensory room, swimming and hydrotherapy pools, and well-defined outdoor play areas tailored to different age groups and abilities.
They are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

The Role:
You will be a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant and will be available to join the school as soon as possible.

Your will play a pivotal role in supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties and medical needs. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure that each student receives the personalised care and educational support they need to achieve their fullest potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting individual students or small groups with severe and complex learning difficulties, including medical needs.
• Assisting in classroom activities and ensuring pupils are actively engaged and working towards their personalised learning goals.
• Promoting students’ emotional and social development, encouraging positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Collaborating with teaching staff and other professionals to implement tailored strategies for learning and behaviour management.
• Supporting with personal care needs where necessary and helping students with mobility, feeding, and other medical needs.
• Helping with the use of specialist equipment, such as sensory and hydrotherapy tools, to enhance students’ learning and development.
• Documenting students progress and contributing to their individualised education plans (IEP)

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience or a strong desire to work with children with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and medical needs.
• Demonstrates patience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of children.
• Is flexible and adaptable to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Can work effectively as part of a collaborative team, supporting teachers and other professionals.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Is a confident communicator and is comfortable supporting children with a wide range of needs

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working in a similar role in an SEN or specialist setting.
• A relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• An understanding of medical needs, autism, PMLD, and other complex conditions.
• Knowledge and experience in using sensory equipment and managing medical needs.

For more information on this position please apply to this role or contact Cat at Prospero on 07442 895832