Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work with students aged 5-11 in Weston-Super-Mare. This role involves providing personalized support to children with various learning needs and creating a positive, engaging learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN or working with children in educational settings. Opportunities for long-term employment exist.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN desired.
• Experience with children in a youth setting is valuable.
• Teaching assistant qualification beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to children with SEMH and SEN.
• Creating an environment for fun and successful learning.
• Supporting academic activities in small groups or 1:1.

Skills

Supporting children with SEN

Creating a safe learning environment

1:1 academic support

Assisting the teacher

Education

Teaching assistant qualification (desired)

Job description

Prospero Teaching are seeking individuals who would like a career as a SEN TA. Ideally you will have some previous experience working closely with children or supporting adults with additional needs, but we also consider those with no experience of either but have a desire to start.

We are working closely with a large organisation that offers education support to those with moderate and complex learning difficulties, autism, speech & language difficulties and Social, emotional & mental health difficulties.

Teaching assistants are required to join the team, supporting students aged 5-11 years old throughout their academic day on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

The role is working in SEN Support and will consist of:

• Providing tailored support and working with children with SEMH and SEN (special education needs)
• Creating a safe environment that allows the children to have fun, learn and succeed
• Academic support of a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting the teacher

The Ideal Candidate:

• Teaching assistant qualification would be desired but not essential
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEN on a voluntary or paid basis OR
• Experience of working with children in a youth setting

Position Details:

• Location - Weston-Super-Mare
• Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
• Contract Type - Temporary (with possible permanent opportunities)
• Minimum Daily Rate - .00 per day (DOE)
• Hours - (phone number removed)pm (Term Time only) Monday - Friday
• Start Date - ASAP

If this role appeals to you, please apply now. Or for more information about the role, please contact Jessica Bird on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.