SEND Teaching Assistant WOOLTON

Prospero Teaching; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Woolton, Liverpool. You will work closely with teachers to provide personalised support for pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other needs.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, promoting academic, social and emotional development, positive behaviour and independence within a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience working with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex learning needs.
• Confident providing 1:1 support.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confident in supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to pupil development.
• Genuine passion for working in a specialist SEND environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.
• Adapt classroom activities and resources to support individual learning needs.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils who may display challenging or distressed behaviour using appropriate strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff to follow individual support plans.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Autism support

ADHD support

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Job description

rospero Teaching are seeking a compassionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Woolton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about creating positive outcomes for pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate will become an important part of the school's support team, working closely with teachers and other professionals to provide personalised support. The role will involve supporting pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties and communication needs.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.
• Adapt classroom activities and resources to support individual learning needs.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils who may display challenging or distressed behaviour using appropriate strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff to follow individual support plans.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who:

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Has experience working with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex learning needs.
• Is confident providing 1:1 support.
• Has a calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Can confidently support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Is reliable, enthusiastic and committed to pupil development.
• Has a genuine passion for working within a specialist SEND environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant to secure a long-term position within a supportive specialist school in Woolton, Liverpool.

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, Prospero Teaching would love to hear from you.