SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Gloucester Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team in Gloucester. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of pupils who have faced challenges in mainstream education. You will engage with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them navigate their learning journeys and develop essential skills. The role promises a collaborative environment with a focus on building strong relationships, ensuring every pupil feels valued and supported. If you have a proactive mindset and a desire to foster positive change, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free CPD Certified Training

Supportive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build rapport with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with challenging behaviour in a PRU setting.
• Work closely with Class Teachers to understand pupils' needs.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Working with children

Understanding of SEN

Resilience

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification

Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational PRU Settings in Gloucester on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the Setting:

The role is based in a PRU setting in Gloucester
The School supports pupils in the Secondary School age range and there are opportunities to support pupils across these years groups depending on your preference and specialism.
The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.
Pay, Hours and Contract:

Pay From GBP110 per day
Hours 08.45 - 3:30pm
Contract Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
Start Date ASAP
Location: Gloucester
About the Role:

The role will involve supporting pupils who have been temporarily or permanently excluded from mainstream school. Pupils display challenging behaviour and some pupils have varied SEN.
The role will involve supporting pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, and SEMH
A key part of the role will be to build a rapport and a positive relationships with pupils to help them to engage with their learning and make progress both academically and as young people.
A key part of the role will also be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
Experience within an SEN School or PRU Setting (desired)
An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
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 references that cover the last two years
About Prospero:

Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.
If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking to appoint ASAP!