SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is looking for a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Maghull starting September 2025. This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to students with SEN difficulties, ensuring a positive learning environment and encouraging student independence.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Experienced team support

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND pupils.
• Experience in a school or similar setting.
• Team Teach Qualification (desirable).
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to a child with SEN difficulties.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support teachers with daily classroom activities.

Skills

Patience

Dedication

Supportive Attitude

Job description

About the Role:

Prospero Teaching is seeking a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) TA who has a patient and calm personality to join a secondary school in Maghull starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will have dedication for going above and beyond for a child who presents SEN difficulties and challenging behaviour. This role provides an opportunity to make a real difference in a child's life by providing dedicated support and encouragement.

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Maghull, L31

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Long-term

Working Hours: Full-time, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Pay: Paid to scale

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to a child with SEN difficulties and challenging behaviour, ensuring their safety and engagement in learning activities.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support classroom teachers with daily activities and help maintain a stimulating classroom atmosphere.
• Encourage student independence and self-confidence.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with SEND pupils.
• Experience working within a school or similar setting.
• Team Teach Qualification (desirable).
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Ability to provide two professional references.

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and vibrant school environment.
• Support from a dedicated and experienced team.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on a child's life.

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate SEND Learning Support Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to this advert.

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