SEN Teaching assistant

Prospero Teaching; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Gloucester are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Coach to join their school. You will support pupils with Autism and SEMH, help them engage with learning, build confidence and develop positive relationships.

Working with teaching staff and pastoral team, you will create a safe, structured learning environment and contribute to safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to own vehicle.
• Patience, resilience and a passion for supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist in helping students engage with learning, develop confidence, build relationships and achieve their individual goals.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team to provide both academic and emotional support.
• Create a safe, structured and positive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Passion for supporting young people

Job description

Overview

We are working with a welcoming, supportive and forward‑thinking specialist school in Gloucester that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Coach to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while working within a nurturing environment that places both student and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role offers a chance to help students engage with learning, develop confidence, build positive relationships and achieve their individual goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in helping students engage with learning, develop confidence, build relationships and achieve their individual goals.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team to provide both academic and emotional support.
• Create a safe, structured and positive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to own vehicle.
• Patience, resilience and a passion for supporting young people.

Safeguarding

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to complete all necessary safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.