SEN Teaching Assistgant. Job in Gloucester Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support agency in Gloucester is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to work in a PRU setting. This full-time role involves supporting students with varied SEN, helping them engage in learning and develop academically. Applicants should have a background in education or childcare, and experience working with children in schools is preferred. A positive and proactive approach is essential, alongside the ability to build effective relationships with pupils. The contract runs until July 2025, with a pay rate starting at £110 per day.

Benefits

Free CPD Certified Training

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK.
• Experience within an SEN School or PRU Setting preferable.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who have been excluded from mainstream school.
• Build rapport with pupils to engage them in learning.
• Work alongside Class Teachers to understand pupil needs.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Proactive nature

Ability to support pupils with SEN

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

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 Gloucester 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 a PRU setting in Gloucester.

The School supports pupils in the Secondary School age range and there are opportunities to support pupils across these 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 From GBP110 per day

Hours 08.45 - 3:30pm

Contract Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.

Start Date ASAP

Location: Gloucester

About the Role

The role will involve supporting pupils who have been temporarily or permanently excluded from mainstream school. Pupils display challenging behaviour and some pupils have varied SEN.

The role will involve supporting pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.

A key part of the role will be to build a rapport and a positive relationships with pupils to help them to engage with their learning and make progress both academically and as young people.

A key part of the role will also 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
• Experience within an SEN School or PRU Setting (desired)
• 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

About Prospero

Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.

We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking to appoint ASAP!