SEN Teaching Assistants - Oldbury

Prospero Teaching; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école spécialisée recherche un Assistant d'Enseignement SEN pour soutenir des élèves avec des difficultés d'apprentissage complexes. Le candidat idéal fera preuve de patience et de compassion et devra avoir une formation pertinente. Les responsabilités incluent le soutien individuel, la gestion des besoins personnels et la collaboration avec le personnel enseignant pour améliorer l'expérience éducative des élèves.

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail avec des enfants ayant des besoins d'apprentissage complexes.
• Compréhension des besoins médicaux et des troubles comme l'autisme.
• Connaissance en utilisation d'équipements sensoriels.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les élèves dans leur apprentissage individuel.
• Encourager le comportement positif et l'inclusion.
• Collaborer avec le personnel enseignant pour les stratégies d'apprentissage.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Education

Niveau 2 ou 3 Qualification d'Assistant d'Enseignement ou équivalent

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SEN Teaching Assistants - Oldbury, Oldbury

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Location:

Oldbury, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

About Us:
Prospero Teaching are seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to work at a maintained Special School dedicated to providing outstanding education and support for children with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties, along with medical needs.
The school are a purpose-built premises are designed to meet the diverse needs of our students and include state-of-the-art facilities such as a music and drama studio, white and dark room studios, soft playroom, sensory room, swimming and hydrotherapy pools, and well-defined outdoor play areas tailored to different age groups and abilities.
They are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

The Role:
You will be a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant and will be available to join the school as soon as possible.

Your will play a pivotal role in supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties and medical needs. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure that each student receives the personalised care and educational support they need to achieve their fullest potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting individual students or small groups with severe and complex learning difficulties, including medical needs.
• Assisting in classroom activities and ensuring pupils are actively engaged and working towards their personalised learning goals.
• Promoting students’ emotional and social development, encouraging positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Collaborating with teaching staff and other professionals to implement tailored strategies for learning and behaviour management.
• Supporting with personal care needs where necessary and helping students with mobility, feeding, and other medical needs.
• Helping with the use of specialist equipment, such as sensory and hydrotherapy tools, to enhance students’ learning and development.
• Documenting students progress and contributing to their individualised education plans (IEP)

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience or a strong desire to work with children with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and medical needs.
• Demonstrates patience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of children.
• Is flexible and adaptable to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Can work effectively as part of a collaborative team, supporting teachers and other professionals.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Is a confident communicator and is comfortable supporting children with a wide range of needs

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working in a similar role in an SEN or specialist setting.
• A relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• An understanding of medical needs, autism, PMLD, and other complex conditions.
• Knowledge and experience in using sensory equipment and managing medical needs.

For more information on this position please apply to this role or contact Cat at Prospero on 07442 895832