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: (url removed)

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners in Littleborough!