Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across in Hexham 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.

The role includes supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour, delivering intervention sessions to small groups, and developing understanding of

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK and DBS clearance or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN and challenging behaviour on a 1:1 basis and in small groups (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, PMLD).
• Deliver intervention sessions to small groups to boost understanding and progress.
• Support across the school at break times and lunchtimes as required.
• Work closely with Class Teachers to understand diverse learning needs and styles.

Skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare qualification

Experience in UK schools

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 Hexham 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 break times and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Hexham
• 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 - 08.30-15.30
• Contract - Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2027.
• Start Date - September
• Location - Hexham

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