Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with various learning difficulties in Bromley. The role involves 1:1 support, personal care, and classroom assistance. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, and the position offers full-time hours during term time. Opportunities for professional development are included.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in the UK.
• Previous experience in a similar educational setting.
• Ability to provide personal care when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and small group work with learners.
• Assist pupils in classroom activities.
• Provide personal care as necessary.

Skills

Experience in SEN support

Personal care

1:1 teaching strategies

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant
Propsero Teaching is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or support worker who can support children in an SEN school in Bromley.

The school is for children aged KS3 with a wide range of learning difficulties, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Some pupils may have complex medical needs.

Propsero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and caring individual who can support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. Personal care may be involved. The school is located in Bromley and is a short walk from public transport.

Responsibilities

The role may involve 1:1 support or small group work with learners who have a range of needs. Responsibilities may include providing personal care where required and supporting pupils in the classroom and during activities.

Contract/Position Details

Location: London
Position: SEN TA
Type of work: Classroom and SEN support
Contract or position start date: ASAP
Contract type: Temporary or Permanent
Hours: Full time, 8:20 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• 6 months experience in the UK
• Previous experience in a similar setting
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent and above is preferable

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must: Hold Right to Work in the UK, hold an enhanced child DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application, and provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

Benefits

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management; in-house Training and Development Team.