SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary PRU

TN United Kingdom; Hartlepool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Hartlepool is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support students in a PRU setting. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on pupils' lives. The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers and staff to foster a supportive learning environment for students with varied special educational needs. This temporary position runs until July 2025, starting in January 2025, with competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in UK schools.
• Experience within an SEN School or PRU Setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream school.
• Build rapport and positive relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

Skills

Resilience

Proactivity

Positive Attitude

Relationship Building

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 Hartlepool 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 an inspirational PRU setting in Hartlepool.
• The School supports pupils across the Primary and Secondary School age range, with opportunities to support pupils across all years 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 – Between £80-95 per day
• Hours – Full-time
• Contract – Temporary, until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025
• Start Date – January 2025
• Location – Hartlepool

About the Role:

• The role involves supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream school. Pupils may display challenging behaviour and have varied SEN.
• The role includes supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The SEN may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, and PMLD.
• A key part of the role is building rapport and positive relationships with pupils to help them engage with learning and progress both academically and personally.
• Developing an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of pupils, working closely with Class Teachers and colleagues.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with children in UK schools
• Experience within an SEN School or PRU Setting (desired)
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Resilient, proactive, and positive attitude
• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced child DBS registered with the update service or willingness to apply
• Two professional references covering the last two years