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Job Description: SEN Teaching Assistant
Company: Prospero Teaching
Location: Middleton
Overview: Prospero Teaching are actively seeking an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at a school in Littleborough This pivotal role involves providing specialised 1:1 support to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), specifically those experiencing challenging behaviour, ADHD, and autism. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
- Individual Support: Deliver personalised support to children with SEN, ensuring they are engaged and making progress in their learning. This includes adapting activities to suit individual needs and promoting a positive learning experience.
- Behaviour Management: Employ effective behaviour management strategies to help children navigate their emotions and interactions, fostering a calm and supportive atmosphere.
- Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with the classroom teacher to modify lesson plans and learning materials, ensuring that all children can participate fully in classroom activities.
- Outdoor Supervision: Provide supervision and support during outdoor activities and breaks, ensuring the safety and inclusion of children in all settings.
- Progress Monitoring: Keep accurate records of student progress and behaviour, communicating regularly with the classroom teacher and SENCO to discuss any concerns or achievements.
- Team Collaboration: Engage with fellow teaching assistants and other professionals to create a cohesive support system for students, participating in team meetings and sharing insights.
- Safeguarding Practices: Uphold and promote safeguarding policies, always ensuring the safety and welfare of all children.
Contract/Position Details:
- Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
- Type of Work: Long Term Temporary
- Contract Type: Contract
- Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
- Minimum Rate of Pay: £90+ per day
- Hours: 8:20 AM - 15:45 PM
- End Date: July 2025 (with potential for extension)
Experience, Training, and Qualifications:
- Qualifications: A Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent is preferred.
- Experience: Proven experience working in a UK school setting or with children of a similar age group, particularly those with SEN.
- Training: Up-to-date safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable; however, some training will be provided.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:
- Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
- Possess an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
- Provide two professional references related to childcare.
Additional Benefits:
Prospero Teaching offers the successful candidate:
- Free, accredited continuing professional development courses, including behaviour management training.
- Access to an in-house Training and Development Team for ongoing support.
Application Process:
If you are interested in this role and meet the necessary qualifications, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this position.
To apply, please:
- Click 'Apply Now' or
- Email your CV to Ebony Neville at:
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners in Littleborough!
