SEND Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!

TN United Kingdom; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to join their inspirational SEND School in Alnwick. This role offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of pupils aged 3-16 with special educational needs and disabilities. You will work collaboratively with a supportive team to foster a nurturing environment that encourages learning and development. With a focus on building strong relationships and understanding diverse learning needs, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful difference in education. Join us in shaping the future of our students!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK is essential.
• Ability to build rapport with pupils and staff is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEND and challenging behaviour.
• Work closely with Class Teachers to understand different learning styles.

Skills

Positive relationship building

Resilience

Proactive support

Understanding of SEND

Personal Care

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification

Childcare-based Qualification

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SEND Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!, Alnwick

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Location:

Alnwick, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking to make a positive difference to the lives, progress and development of pupils with SEND? If so, we want to hear from you today!

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational SEND Schools in Alnwick to start ASAP on a full-time or part-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 School:

• The role is based in an inspirational SEND School in Alnwick.
• The School supports pupils aged 3-16 and there are opportunities to support pupils across all years groups depending on your preference and specialism.
• 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:

• Hours – Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP
• Location – Alnwick

About the Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEND and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• The School supports pupils with varying SEND and challenging behaviour, aged 3-16. 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