SEN Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!

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

Job summary

A leading teaching organization is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support the learning of pupils at an inspirational school in Sunderland. This full-time role involves working with students aged 11-16 with varied special educational needs, building positive relationships, and contributing to their development until the end of the academic year. Ideal candidates will possess a teaching support qualification and experience in UK schools, along with a proactive nature and commitment to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build rapport with pupils and staff.
• Enhanced DBS certificate required or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on a 1:1 basis.
• Work closely with Class Teachers to understand different learning needs.
• Provide personal care for non-verbal pupils as needed.

Skills

Positive relationships

Resilience

Proactivity

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking to have a long-term, positive impact on the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? If so, we want to hear from you!

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational SEN Schools in Sunderland to start ASAP on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on the lives, progress and development of young people.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational SEN School in Sunderland.
• The School supports pupils aged 4-16 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:

• Hours – Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP
• Location – Sunderland

About the Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• The School supports pupils with varying SEN and challenging behaviour, aged 11-16. There are roles available to support pupils across this age-range depending on the preference, experience and skill-set of the successful Candidate.
• Additionally, some pupils may be none-verbal and some may require Personal Care so a willingness to support pupils in these contexts is key.
• A key part of the role will 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)
• UK Driving Licence and access to a car (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• 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