SEN Teaching Assistant - Start in September!

TN United Kingdom; Blyth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join an inspirational school in Blyth starting September 2025. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of pupils with varied special educational needs, working collaboratively with a supportive team to foster their development. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification and experience in UK schools, demonstrating resilience and a proactive approach to support.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK.
• Willingness to support pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work closely with Class Teachers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Develop understanding of different needs and learning styles.
• Work closely alongside Class Teachers to provide support.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Proactive nature

Resilience

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Start in September!, Blyth

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Blyth, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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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 SEN Schools in Blyth to start in September 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 School:

• The role is based in an inspirational SEN School in Blyth.
• The School supports pupils across the 11-19 age range and there are opportunities to support pupils across all Secondary School year 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:

• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – September 2025
• Location – Blyth

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 a range of SEN such as varying levels of ASD, ADHD, PMLD, MLD and SEMH
• 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)
• 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