Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and training

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Roles across Merseyside

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Merseyside is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with learning and wellbeing, providing 1:1 and small-group assistance to help them access learning and build confidence.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team in Huyton, with opportunities for long-term roles and ongoing training. Start date ASAP, full-time position with pay competitive and based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• SEND experience is desirable.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils, helping access learning.
• Support pupils to develop confidence and build positive relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers and wider school team to support learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

SEND experience

Patient, caring, resilient

Supporting learning and behaviour

Communication and teamwork

Building relationships with pupils

Reliable, proactive, adaptable

Job description

The Role

The successful candidate will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils to access learning, develop their confidence and build positive relationships. You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to support individual learning and wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people


• SEND experience is highly desirable


• Patient, caring and resilient approach


• Confident supporting learning and behaviour


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Able to build positive relationships with pupils


• Reliable, proactive and adaptable

What Prospero Teaching Offers

• Competitive rates of pay


• Dedicated consultant support


• Free CPD and training through Prospero Learning


• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent positions


• Access to a wide range of education roles across Merseyside

Location: Huyton
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience