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SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position available is for a SEN Teaching Assistant at Prospero Teaching, requiring a full-time commitment from 8:20 AM to 3:45 PM until July 2025, with potential for extension.
  • Candidates should have a Teaching Assistant qualification or higher, and proven experience working in a UK school setting, particularly with children with SEN.
  • The role involves delivering personalized support, managing behavior, collaborating with teachers, and monitoring student progress.
  • An enhanced child barred list DBS certificate is necessary, along with the right to work in the UK and two professional childcare references.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, though specific figures are not disclosed in the job description.

Job Description: SEN Teaching Assistant

Company: Prospero Teaching

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
  • 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.

To apply, please:

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  • Email your CV to Ebony Neville at:

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.