SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and training

Long-term and permanent positions

Opportunities across Merseyside

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Birkenhead is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis across the school. You will assist learning, emotional wellbeing, communication and behaviour while working closely with teaching staff and the wider support team.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with SEND, strong communication skills and a patient, resilient approach to adapt support to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Confident assisting learners with additional needs.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to adapt support to individual needs.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Support learning, emotional wellbeing, communication and positive behaviour.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team.

Job description

The Role

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide tailored support to pupils across the school, working on a 1:1 and small-group basis. You will support learning, emotional wellbeing, communication and positive behaviour while working closely with teaching staff and the wider support team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Confident supporting pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs
• Patient, caring and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to adapt support to meet individual needs
• Reliable, proactive and committed to inclusive education

What Prospero Teaching Offers

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to free CPD and training through Prospero Learning
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• A wide range of education roles across Merseyside

Location: Birkenhead

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience