SEN Learning Support Assistant - January Start!

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution is seeking passionate and proactive Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team in Blyth. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs, fostering positive relationships and encouraging personal development. With flexible hours available, candidates can choose to work full-time or part-time, contributing to a nurturing environment that prioritizes student growth. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to enhance their skills while making a difference in the educational landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build rapport with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Work closely with Class Teachers to understand pupils' needs.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Supporting pupils with SEN

Working with children

Resilience and proactivity

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification

Childcare-based Qualification

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SEN Learning Support Assistant - January Start!, Blyth

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Location:

Blyth, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational SEN Schools in Blyth to start in January 2025 on a full-time or part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational SEN School in Blyth.
• The School supports pupils aged 11-16 and there are opportunities to support pupils across all years groups depending on your preference and specialism.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Hours – Full-time or part-time. The School has roles available for 1-5 days per week depending on the availability and preference of the successful Candidate.
• Contract – Full-time or part-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – January
• Location – Blyth

About the Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• The School supports pupils with varying SEND and challenging behaviour, aged 11-16. There are roles available to support pupils across this age-range depending on the preference, experience and skill-set of the successful Candidate.
• Additionally, some pupils may be none-verbal and some may require Personal Care so a willingness to support pupils in these contexts is key.
• A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years