SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Autism and Complex Learning Needs across specialist SEN Schools in Portsmouth. The role involves 1:1 and small group support within structured learning environments.

Located in Portsmouth, the role starts ASAP with hours 8:15am to 3:30pm, and offers temporary or permanent contract options. Experience in SEN education is desirable, and safeguarding training can be provided by Prospero Teaching.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in SEN education is desirable but not essential
• Experience with Autism and Complex Learning Needs is advantageous
• Experience in education, care or health and social care settings is beneficial
• Up-to-date safeguarding training is desirable (can be provided by Prospero Teaching)
• Qualifications in teaching assistance or related fields are desirable but not essential
• No specific teaching qualification is required

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism and Complex Learning Needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Work across Primary and Secondary aged pupils
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff

Skills

SEN experience

Autism awareness

Complex Learning Needs

Education support settings

Safeguarding training

Education

Teaching Assistance/Childcare qualification

Health & Social Care qualification

Psychology or Education qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

About The School:

Prospero Teaching is seeking compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Autism and Complex Learning Needs across specialist SEN Schools in Portsmouth.

These specialist provisions are committed to providing outstanding support for children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Disabilities (MLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs and associated behavioural challenges. The schools offer highly structured learning environments designed to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will join experienced multidisciplinary teams including teachers, therapists, pastoral staff and senior leaders who work collaboratively to ensure every pupil can achieve their individual potential. The schools benefit from specialist facilities including sensory rooms, life skills areas, intervention spaces and adapted learning environments.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for individuals with experience in SEN education, care, support work, youth work or health and social care, as well as graduates looking to gain valuable experience within specialist education.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location - Portsmouth
• Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - Supporting pupils with Autism and Complex Learning Needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Key Stages - Primary and Secondary aged pupils
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
• Contract type - Temporary/Permanent
• Full time/Part time - Full Time
• Minimum rate of pay - 100 per day (rate dependent on experience, training and qualifications)
• Hours - 8:15am - 3:30pm

Experience, Training & Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs is desirable but not essential
• Experience working with Autism, Complex Learning Needs, Learning Disabilities, SEMH, communication difficulties or challenging behaviours is advantageous
• Experience within education, care, residential support, youth work, mental health or health and social care settings is beneficial
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable (Prospero Teaching can provide this)
• Relevant qualifications in Teaching Assistance, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Psychology or Education are desirable but not essential
• No specific teaching qualification is required for this SEN Teaching Assistant role

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 child-related references covering the last two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities within specialist SEN schools
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Specialist training relevant to Autism and Complex Learning Needs settings