SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary PRU) - Start ASAP!

TN United Kingdom; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate and proactive Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in a Secondary PRU setting. This full-time role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on students' lives by fostering positive relationships and supporting their academic and social progress. Working closely with teachers, you will help children with diverse needs, including ASD and ADHD, in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are resilient and dedicated to making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with challenging behaviour and varied SEN.
• Build rapport and positive relationships to engage pupils in learning.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Supporting pupils with SEN

Teamwork in classrooms

Understanding learning styles

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification

Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

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SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary PRU) - Start ASAP!, South Shields

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Location: South Shields, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 83b46d323c1f

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Secondary PRU Settings in South Shields 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 South Shields.
• The School supports pupils across the Secondary School age range and there are opportunities to support pupils across all 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 – Between £80-95 per day
• Hours – To be specified
• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP
• Location – South Shields

About the Role:

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

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience 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 barred list DBS certificate registered with the update service or willingness to apply
• Two professional references covering the last two years