SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Free CPD and training

Long-term and permanent positions

Roles across Merseyside

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a busy school in Birkenhead. The role is full-time and starts ASAP, offering stable, long-term opportunities for the right candidate.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups to support learning, wellbeing and positive behaviour, closely with teaching staff and the wider support team. Competitive pay and access to ongoing CPD are provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

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