SEN TA

Prospero Teaching; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is hiring a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs at an Alternative Provision in Preston. Ideal candidates will possess empathy and experience with challenging behaviours, while being confident in a one-on-one teaching environment. The role requires up-to-date safeguarding training and is available on an ongoing basis, offering competitive daily rates.

Benefits

Access to free accredited training courses

Support with interview preparation

Assistance with lesson planning and classroom management

Generous recommend-a-friend referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism, ADHD and SEMH.
• Willingness to undergo Team Teach training.
• Must have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Manage complex behaviours and engage with students individually.
• Provide support to ensure continuity of education.

Skills

Experience with children who display challenging behaviours

De-escalation training

Empathy

Understanding

Confidence in 1-1 working

Education

Up to date Safeguarding training

Team Teach training (preferred)

Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Job description

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Prospero Teaching are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to support young people with SEN & SEMH needs at an Alternative Provision in Preston.
Often the students in this provision will have autism, ADHD, SEMH, or trauma, and are disengaged from mainstream education.

You must have experience working with children who display challenging behaviours, preferably with de-escalation training. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, understanding and keen to support young people who need that little bit extra. You must be confident working on a 1-1 basis and be comfortable dealing with students who may display more complex or challenging behaviours.

• Role: SEN TA
• Location: Preston
• Hours: 0830:1530 (during term time)
• Minimum rate of pay: £95 per day (dependant on experience)
• Type of work: Temporary
• Full time/part time: Full time only
• Duration: Ongoing

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Up to date Safeguarding training in the last year (can be provided if needed)
• Previous experience with Team Teach training, or willing to be trained in it
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant is preferred

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• 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

OTHER

By registering with Prospero Teaching, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of educational experience to help you find your next career move.

In addition, you will also benefit from

• access to free accredited training courses for teachers and support staff, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development
• support with interview preparations so you’re fully prepared and confident to interview for your next role
• support with lesson planning and classroom management to support you to create stimulating and varied lessons
• a generous recommend a friend referral scheme

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Ideally, you will already have a full DBS on the update service but if not, we can process a new one.