Job Description
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. You will play a key role in helping children access learning, build confidence, and develop socially and emotionally within a nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
- Support learning activities and adapt tasks to meet individual needs.
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Assist with the delivery of targeted interventions.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals.
- Ensure safeguarding and inclusion are prioritised at all times.
Requirements:
- Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or similar setting.
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of SEN strategies and behaviour management.
- Hold Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Hold EWC membership (Education Workforce Council) or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we would love to hear from
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If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed). Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working
with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team
