SEN Learning Support Assistant - Start ASAP!

Prospero Teaching; Alnwick; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is looking for passionate Teaching Assistants to join an inspirational SEN School in Alnwick. The role involves supporting pupils with diverse learning needs and behaviours. This is a full-time contract leading to a positive impact on students' learning and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK essential.
• Ability to support varied SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to assist with personal care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Develop understanding of pupils' needs, working with teachers.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Resilience

Proactivity

Relationship Building

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

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Alnwick, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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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 Alnwick to start ASAP on a full-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 Alnwick.
* The School supports pupils across the 2-19 age range and there are opportunities to support pupils across all Primary and Secondary School year 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:

* Pay – Between £80-110 per day
* Hours –
* Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
* Start Date – January 2025
* Location – Alnwick

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 a range of SEN such as varying levels of ASD, ADHD, PMLD, MLD and SEMH
* 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