SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School Impact

Prospero Teaching; Markyate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a primary school in St Albans. You will support children with special educational needs and disabilities, helping them take part in classroom learning and develop independence.

Ideal candidates are patient TAs with experience supporting SEND, including autism/ADHD and speech/language needs. A TA or childcare qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient approach to behaviour.
• Ability to adapt support to individual needs.
• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support under the class teacher.
• Break learning activities into manageable steps and check understanding.
• Use visual prompts, clear instructions and structured routines.
• Help children develop communication, social interaction and emotional regulation skills.
• Support targets within EHCPs where applicable.
• Record progress and share observations with the teacher and SENDCo.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Adaptability

SEND experience

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a primary school in St Albans. You will support children with special educational needs and disabilities, helping them take part in classroom learning and develop independence.

Ideal candidates are patient TAs with experience supporting SEND, including autism/ADHD and speech/language needs. A TA or childcare qualification is desirable.