SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting Specialist SEND Teaching Assistants to work in Secondary SEND Resource Bases (HUBs) and Specialist Provisions across Walsall and surrounding areas. You will support students with complex needs, including Autism and SEMH, helping them access learning and develop social and emotional skills.

This role offers long-term, short-term and daily supply opportunities, with a focus on building confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting secondary students with SEND.
• Ability to implement SEND strategies and interventions.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK and valid DBS.
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Support students with EHCPs on a 1:1 basis and within small group settings
• Assist students in accessing a modified and differentiated curriculum
• Implement SEND-specific strategies and interventions, including visual supports, sensory regulation techniques, and communication tools
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development
• Promote independence, resilience, and preparation for adulthood
• Encourage positive engagement, attendance, and participation in school life

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

CACHE qualification

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for Specialist SEND Teaching Assistants to work within Secondary SEND Resource Bases (HUBs) and Specialist Provisions across Walsall and the surrounding areas.

About the Role

These roles involve supporting secondary students with a range of complex needs, including Autism, SEMH, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech & Language Difficulties, and Sensory Processing Needs. Working as part of a dedicated SEND team, you will help students access learning, develop social and emotional skills, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally. We have a range of opportunities available, including long-term, short-term, and daily supply assignments, making these roles ideal for experienced SEND professionals or individuals looking to further develop their experience within specialist education settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with EHCPs on a 1:1 basis and within small group settings
• Assist students in accessing a modified and differentiated curriculum
• Implement SEND-specific strategies and interventions, including visual supports, sensory regulation techniques, and communication tools
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development
• Promote independence, resilience, and preparation for adulthood
• Encourage positive engagement, attendance, and participation in school life

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience supporting young people with Autism, SEMH, Speech & Language Needs, or other complex SEND requirements
• Experience working within a school, SEND, care, youth work, or support setting
• Familiarity with behaviour support strategies and SEND interventions
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A relevant qualification (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, Health & Social Care, Psychology, or equivalent) is desirable
• Requirements to Work with Prospero Teaching
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold a valid enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
• Provide two child-related professional references covering the last two years

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before commencing work. Any adult working with children and young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.