SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to work with children with special educational needs. This role involves implementing behavioural strategies, using communication aids, and engaging children in language activities to promote their development. Join a supportive and vibrant school environment where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With access to free CPD courses and support from an experienced team, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about education and making a difference.

Benefits

Access to free CPD courses online

Support from a dedicated team

Opportunity to work in a vibrant school environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting is essential.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Implement positive behavioural strategies to encourage appropriate behaviour.
• Use communication aids to support children in expressing themselves.

Skills

Experience working with children

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Up-to-date Safeguarding training

Education

Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate

Two professional references

Job description

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The Role: Prospero Teaching are looking for a compassionate special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant. The role won’t be 1:1 but will consist of working with a small class and will include children with Autism and Speech and Language difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Behavioural Strategies : Implement positive behavioural strategies to encourage appropriate behaviour and reduce challenging behaviours.
• Communication Aids : Use communication aids, such as picture cards or speech-generating devices, to support children in expressing themselves.
• Language Activities : Engage children in language activities that promote vocabulary development and language comprehension.
• Listening Skills : Help children improve their listening skills through interactive activities and games.

To qualify for this role, you will need:

• Experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training can be provided).
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Ability to provide two professional references.

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and vibrant school environment.
• Access to free CPD courses online.
• Support from a dedicated and experienced team.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Jessica at or respond to this advert.

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.