SEN Learning Support Assistant - Start ASAP!

Prospero Teaching; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate SEN Learning Support Assistants to work in a transformational SEND School in Newcastle. Opportunities available for full-time or part-time starting ASAP until July 2025, providing critical support to pupils aged 5-16. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of various SEND needs and be proactive in facilitating positive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate or willingness to process a new application.
• Ability to support pupils with varied SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND and challenging behaviour on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Work closely with class teachers to understand different needs and learning styles.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Resilience

Proactivity

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

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SEN Learning Support Assistant - Start ASAP!, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

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 SEND Schools in Newcastle 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 SEND School in Newcastle.
* The School supports pupils aged 5-16 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:

* Pay – Between £80-100 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 – Newcastle

About the Role:

* The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEND 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 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 references that cover the last two years