SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 14,760 - 18,450; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in a Bromley SEN school. You will work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who have a range of needs from MLD to ASC, and may provide personal care when required.

The role is based in London with term-time hours. The ideal candidate has at least 6 months UK experience, a Level 2 TA qualification or equivalent, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in the UK.
• Previous experience in a similar setting.
• LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent and above preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups.
• Personal care may be involved.
• Assist with classroom and SEN support as needed.

Skills

Experience in similar setting

UK experience

Education

Six months UK experience

LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Propsero Teaching is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or support worker who can support children in an SEN school in Bromley.

The school is for children aged KS3 with a wide range of learning difficulties needs from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). In addition to learning needs some pupils also have complex medical needs.

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and caring individual who can support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. Personal care may be involved. Located in Bromley the school is a short walk away from public transport.

The position is open to all experienced Teaching Assistants and support workers who have some experience in a similar role. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract/Position Details

• Location London


• Position SEN TA


• Type of work Classroom and SEN support


• Contract or position start date ASAP


• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) Temporary Permanent


• Full time/part time Full time


• Minimum rate of pay GBP80 to GBP100 a day


• Hours 8:20 am 3.30pm : Mon Fri (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• 6 months experience in the UK


• Previous experience in a similar setting


• LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable

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 that cover at least 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/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management


• In-house Training and Development Team