Teaching Assistant - Monmouthshire

Prospero Teaching; Newport; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

In-house training and development team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in primary environments in Monmouth. The role involves 1:1 and group support, ensuring pupil safety, and assisting the class teacher with lessons.

Forest school activities are possible and the position starts September 2025 with ongoing assignments. Desirable qualifications include Level 3 TA or equivalent; experience in primary settings and SEND awareness will help.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Primary Schools.
• Experience of inclusive classroom practice.
• Understanding/awareness of supporting SEND requirements.
• Previous experience of supporting learning using a range of strategies, both with groups and on a 1:1 basis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out professional duties with group and 1:1 support.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of pupils.
• Lead small group work and reading activities.
• Support class teacher in delivering lessons.
• Forest school opportunities where applicable.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Team player

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Get yourself ready for September and register with Prospero Teaching! With the final term on the horizon, this is a great opportunity for us to showcase your abilities to local Primary schools. As on of our valued Teaching Assistants, you will play a key role in the maintenance and management of the classroom. You will have the opportunity to work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis, as well as assist in a more general capacity.

We're looking for individuals with a variety of SEN experiences to join us in supporting the learners who need it the most. As well as being a patient and kind educator, Prospero are looking for those who are forward-thinking, proactive and co-operative in their approach.

What's in it for you? We can off you bespoke candidate support, a great day rate and help provide you with any additional training you may require. If you have any questions, please reach out to the email address or phone number below.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Monmouth
• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: Carry out professional duties, responsible for group support/1:1 support, ensure the safety and welfare of pupils, small group work, reading, forest school opportunities, support class teacher in delivering lessons
• Start Date: September 2025 - assignments on-going
• Rate of pay : Starting at 87.96 per day
• Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

EXPERIENCE

Desirable:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (not essential)
• Experience of working in Primary Schools
• Experience of inclusive classroom practice
• An understanding/awareness of supporting SEND requirements
• Previous experience of supporting learning using a range of strategies, both with groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Drives (not essential) able ot travel on public transport.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold and enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

OTHER

• Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to provide successful candidates:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team