SEND Teaching Assistant: 1:1 & Small-Group Support

Prospero Teaching; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND in Merseyside with 1:1 and small-group support to access an inclusive curriculum.

You will assist children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs, promote positive behaviour and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to deliver targeted interventions and learning activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual pupil needs
• Experience managing challenging behaviour is advantageous
• Relevant TA, childcare, education or SEND qualifications desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
• Support pupils to access a differentiated and inclusive curriculum
• Assist children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication and learning needs
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Support pupils with social interaction and communication
• Deliver targeted interventions and learning activities
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement
• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals

Skills

SEND experience

Calm patient approach

Strong communication

Adapt support

Teamwork

Education

Relevant TA/childcare/education/SEND qualifications

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND in Merseyside with 1:1 and small-group support to access an inclusive curriculum.

You will assist children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs, promote positive behaviour and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to deliver targeted interventions and learning activities.