Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate and proactive Teaching Assistants to support learning in a Carlisle primary school on a full-time basis. The role involves working with pupils with SEN, 1:1 and in small groups, helping them make progress and build confidence.

You will deliver targeted intervention sessions, adapt to different needs and learning styles, and collaborate closely with Class Teachers. The role also covers breaktimes and lunchtimes, contributing to a positive, supportive school

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in UK schools.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Proactive, resilient and positive nature.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• DBS certificate or willingness to process a new application.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Deliver intervention sessions to boost understanding and progress.
• Develop understanding of varied needs and learning styles with Class Teachers.
• Provide support across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Small group work

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across in Carlisle on a full-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 Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.
• The role will also involve delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress
• 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.
• The role will also involve supporting across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Carlisle
• There are opportunities to support the pupils across the School from EYFS-Year 6.
• 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:

• Pay - Between 88-110 per day
• Hours - 08.30-16.00
• Contract - Full-time until Dec 2026.
• Start Date - September
• Location - Carlisle

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 references that cover the last two years