SEN Learning Support Assistant - Start ASAP!

TN United Kingdom; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ashington is seeking a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to start ASAP. This role offers the chance to make a positive impact on pupils' lives, supporting their learning and development in a supportive environment. The position is available on a full-time or part-time basis, providing flexibility based on the candidate's availability. Ideal candidates will have a proactive nature and experience working in educational settings, particularly with children with special educational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in UK schools.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Resilience

Proactivity

Positive Nature

Relationship Building

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification

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SEN Learning Support Assistant - Start ASAP!, Ashington

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Ashington, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 Ashington to start ASAP 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 Ashington.
* The School supports pupils aged 4-19 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:

* Pay – Between £80-95 per day
* 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 – ASAP
* Location – Ashington

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 levels of ASD, ADHD and SEMH, aged 4-19. 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 non-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 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
* Ability to build positive relationships and 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 references that cover the last two years