SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a Peterlee primary school on a full-time basis. The role involves assisting pupils with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, PMLD) and delivering small-group interventions.

You will work closely with Class Teachers to tailor support and attend break/lunchtime supervision where needed. The school has a strong culture and supportive leadership; opportunities exist to work with pupils from Year 2 to Year 6.

Qualifications

• Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based qualification (desired).
• Experience of working with children in UK schools.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK and an enhanced DBS or willingness to process a new application.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups with varied SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Deliver intervention sessions to small groups to boost understanding and progress.
• Support across the school at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

UK classroom experience

Education

Teaching/Childcare qualification

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across in Peterlee 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 Role:

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

The role will also involve delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress.

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.

The role will also involve supporting across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Peterlee based in the SEND provision.

There are opportunities to support the pupils across the School from Year 2-Year 6.

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 - Between £88-110 per day

Hours - 08.30-15.30

Contract - Full-time until Xmas 2026 (further extension possible)

Start Date - ASAP

Location - Peterlee

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 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.

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