Impactful SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 & Small Groups

Prospero Teaching; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support learning in an inspirational SEN School in North Shields. The role is full-time and starts ASAP, with a contract until the end of the academic year in July 2027.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils across the 2-19 age range, many presenting with SEN such as ASD, ADHD, PMLD, MLD and SEMH. Some pupils may require personal care, so you should be comfortable supporting in those contexts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in UK schools.
• Right to work in the UK.
• DBS certificate or willingness to apply for update via online service.
• Two professional child-related references from the last two years.
• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist pupils with SEN such as ASD, ADHD, PMLD, MLD and SEMH.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Collaborate with class teachers and colleagues to tailor learning approaches.

Skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desirable)

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support learning in an inspirational SEN School in North Shields. The role is full-time and starts ASAP, with a contract until the end of the academic year in July 2027.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils across the 2-19 age range, many presenting with SEN such as ASD, ADHD, PMLD, MLD and SEMH. Some pupils may require personal care, so you should be comfortable supporting in those contexts.