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Trainee Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom

Doncaster

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

27 days ago

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An established industry player is looking for passionate individuals to join as Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants. This role involves supporting students with moderate to complex learning difficulties, creating a nurturing environment, and assisting teachers in delivering educational support. Ideal candidates will have a desire to work with children and possess skills in communication and empathy. This rewarding position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children aged 5-16, fostering their learning and development in a supportive setting. If you are eager to contribute to the educational journey of young learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience supporting children with special educational needs is highly valued.
  • Qualifications in teaching assistance are a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Provide tailored support to children with SEMH and SEN.
  • Create a safe and engaging learning environment for students.

Skills

Experience with children
Support for individuals with SEN
Communication skills
Ability to create a safe learning environment

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

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Prospero Teaching are seeking individuals who would like a career as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant. Ideally, you will have some previous experience working closely with children or supporting adults with additional needs, but we also consider those with no experience of either but have a desire to start.

We are working closely with schools that offer education support to those with moderate and complex learning difficulties, autism, speech & language difficulties, and social, emotional & mental health difficulties.

Teaching assistants are required to join the team, supporting students aged 5-16 years old throughout their academic day on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

The role is working in SEN Support and will consist of:

  1. Providing tailored support and working with children with SEMH and SEN (special education needs)
  2. Creating a safe environment that allows the children to have fun, learn, and succeed
  3. Academic support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
  4. Assisting the teacher

The Ideal Candidate:

  1. Teaching assistant qualification would be desired but not essential
  2. Experience of supporting pupils with SEN on a voluntary or paid basis OR
  3. Experience of working with children in a youth setting
  4. Location – Doncaster, West Yorkshire
  5. Position – SEN Teaching Assistant
  6. Contract Type – Temporary (with possible permanent opportunities)
  7. Hours – (Term Time only) Monday – Friday
  8. Start Date – ASAP

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

  1. Hold Right to Work in the UK
  2. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
  3. Provide two professional child-related references that cover the last two years
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