Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Lymington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational provider is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support young people with special educational needs in a dynamic school environment. This role involves working closely with students aged 7-19 years who have diverse learning difficulties, including Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in fostering educational development and ensuring that each student's unique needs are met. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the right qualifications, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to a rewarding educational journey.

Qualifications

• Must have passed Maths & English GCSE (grade C or level 4).
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people throughout the education day under teacher direction.
• Assist students in accessing a specifically designed curriculum.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Team Collaboration

Support for Educational Needs

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

Are you seeking a fulfilling opportunity to support young people with special educational needs in a dynamic school environment? Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a reputable SEN School in Lymington, Hampshire.

The school is a leading educational provider committed to providing quality education and support to young people aged 7-19 years with a range of learning difficulties including: Autism & Moderate Learning Difficulties.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the education and development of students during the school day.

• Hours: 08:30 – 16:30 (Monday to Friday) This includes a 30-minute unpaid break.
• Part-Time: Part-time days are accommodated, but not part-time hours.
• Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term-time only role).
• Hourly Rate: £ per hour.
• Contract: Temp-To-Perm

Responsibilities:

• Supporting young people throughout the education day under the direction of a teacher/tutor.
• Assisting students in accessing a specifically designed curriculum through group learning and individual learning programmes.
• Collaborating with a team to ensure the educational and developmental needs of students are met.
• May work as a subject Teaching Assistant or provide 1:1 support to a young person.

Requirements:

• Must have passed Maths & English GCSE (grade C or level 4).
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.
• Passionate about supporting the educational and developmental needs of young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Empathy, patience, and resilience when working with students with diverse needs.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate or willingness to undergo a new application.
• Two professional references related to education or childcare.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and meet the requirements outlined above, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs. Apply today and become part of a rewarding journey with Prospero Teaching.