Trainee Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education support organization is looking for dedicated individuals to join as Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants. This role involves working closely with children aged 5-16 with various learning difficulties, including autism and emotional challenges. As a vital part of the educational team, you will provide personalized support, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes learning and success. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives while developing your skills in a supportive setting. If you have a passion for helping children thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN).
• Ability to assist teachers and provide tailored support.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children

Support for children with SEN

Communication skills

Ability to create a safe 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:

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

The Ideal Candidate:

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

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an 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 that cover the last two years