Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Prospero Teaching; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for Specialist SEND Teaching Assistants to work within Secondary SEND Resource Bases (HUBs) and Specialist Provisions across Walsall and the surrounding areas.

You will support secondary students with complex needs including Autism, SEMH, MLD and Speech & Language needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop social and emotional skills in a dedicated SEND team. Roles include long-term, short-term, and daily supply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with Autism, SEMH, Speech & Language needs, or other SEND requirements.
• Experience working in a school, SEND, care, youth work or support setting is desirable.
• Familiarity with behaviour support strategies and SEND interventions.
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support students with EHCPs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist students in accessing a modified and differentiated curriculum.
• Implement SEND-specific strategies and interventions, including visuals and sensory supports.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
• Promote independence, resilience and preparation for adulthood.
• Encourage engagement, attendance and participation in school life.

Skills

Patient

Resilient

Empathetic

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

CACHE

Health & Social Care

Psychology

Job description

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for Specialist SEND Teaching Assistants to work within Secondary SEND Resource Bases (HUBs) and Specialist Provisions across Walsall and the surrounding areas.

You will support secondary students with complex needs including Autism, SEMH, MLD and Speech & Language needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop social and emotional skills in a dedicated SEND team. Roles include long-term, short-term, and daily supply.