SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading agency seeks a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN school in North Shields. You will work primarily with pupils aged 11-16, helping them with various learning needs and challenges. This role requires good interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

A competitive salary depending on experience.

Professional career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build rapport with pupils and staff.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK and enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Work alongside Class Teachers to establish learning needs.
• Willingness to provide personal care as required.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Proactivity

Resilience

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate and proactive Teaching Assistant to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational SEN Schools in North Shields to start ASAP on a full-time or part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their progress and development inside and outside the classroom.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational SEN School in North Shields.
• The school supports pupils aged 11-16 and there are opportunities to support pupils across all year groups depending on your preference and specialism.
• The school has an outstanding supportive environment and Leadership Team. With staff cohesion being pivotal, allowing them to work as a Team within classrooms to provide the highest possible standard of support to pupils.

Responsibilities:

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• The school supports pupils with varying SEND and challenging behaviour, aged 11-16. There are roles available to support pupils across this age-range depending on the preference, experience and skill set of the successful Candidate.
• Additionally, some pupils may be none-verbal and some may require Personal Care so a willingness to support pupils in these contexts is key.
• A key part of the role will 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

• 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 child related references that cover the last two years

About the role:

• Location: North Shields
• Start Date:ASAP
• Contract: Contract until Jan 2026
• Hours: 8:30-3:30
• Pay: 440- 600 per week

Working for Prospero Teaching you can expect to receive the following:

• A competitive salary depending on experience
• Working with a team of dedicated and friendly consultants who provide a professional and organised structure
• A rewarding teaching environment
• Professional career development

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Prospero:

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies to Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency.

With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries.

We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

NEW-TEA