SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Adlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEND and SEMH, in a supportive school setting. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, emotional and academic support, and building trusting relationships with pupils.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teaching staff and the pastoral team to foster confidence, resilience and independent learning, while maintaining a calm, patient, and proactive

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, PRU or alternative provision setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Providing emotional, behavioural and academic support
• Managing challenging behaviour using positive and consistent strategies
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Patience

Job description

The successful candidate will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including challenging behaviour, SEMH and complex SEND requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference to young people who may require additional support to engage with education.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Providing emotional, behavioural and academic support
• Managing challenging behaviour using positive and consistent strategies
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working within a school, PRU or alternative provision setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Huyton
Type: Full-time
Start: ASAP
Pay: Dependent on experience