Trainee Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team as Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants. This role is vital in supporting students aged 5-16 with various learning difficulties, including autism and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will work closely with children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, providing the necessary academic support and creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive. If you have a passion for helping children succeed and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity could be your next step in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is preferred.
• Teaching assistant qualification is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children

Support for individuals with SEN

Communication skills

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/brownies/guides/scouts/DofE/sports coach

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Temporary (with possible permanent opportunities)
Minimum Daily Rate: GBP85
Hours: Term Time only, Monday to Friday
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