SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in Macclesfield. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to support children with additional needs in a nurturing environment. You will be instrumental in fostering independent learning through engaging activities, providing tailored support across various subjects, and contributing to the overall classroom experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and possess the right qualifications, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child development.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support across all curriculum areas.
• Lead group activities in core subjects like Maths and Reading.
• Prepare resources and assist with daily routines.

Skills

Experience in UK primary schools

Support in Early Years

Teaching and Learning in Schools

Safeguarding training

Education

Education Studies Degree

Psychology Degree

Minimum Level 2 qualification

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is seeking a confident and knowledgeable SEN Teaching Assistant in Macclesfield. The role is full-time, starting in September, and will continue for a full academic year.

The school has a supportive and positive staff team committed to providing children with an inspiring and broad educational experience. Children are encouraged to be independent learners through a wide range of learning and play opportunities. The successful candidate will provide specific support for a child with additional needs, potentially including autism, although undiagnosed due to the child's age. You will also work with groups and individuals on learning, play, and craft activities, contribute to daily classroom operations, create resources, carry out assessments, and manage behaviour.

This role will involve:

• Providing targeted support and interventions across all curriculum areas
• Leading groups in activities in core subjects such as Phonics, Reading, Maths, and Writing
• Working with individuals on learning and development activities
• Preparing resources and classroom areas
• Conducting assessments and recording information
• Assisting with daily routines for children
• Engaging children in a variety of learning and play activities indoors and outdoors

Position details:

• Location – Macclesfield
• Duration – Ongoing
• Position – SEN Teaching Assistant
• Full-time, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working within a UK primary school
• Supporting in Early Years, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Minimum Level 2), Education Studies Degree, Psychology Degree, or similar
• Up-to-date Safeguarding and Prevent training issued within the last 12 months – free online Safeguarding training with Prospero is available if needed

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

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application at a cost if you don’t already have one
• Provide two professional references covering the past 2 years