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If you have an interest in teaching children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, working as a SEND Teaching Assistant is an invaluable opportunity to gain classroom experience. If you are already a mainstream education TA, moving into a SEND role will enable you to adapt your teaching support skills to suit the specialised needs of children with learning difficulties.
A quote from the school website "The small school with a big heart: visits prior to application are warmly welcomed so you can come and see for yourself what makes our school such a special place to work."
Prospero Teaching are looking for someone who is patient and compassionate to nurture our group of children with SEN needs.
Location Details:
- Location - New Milton
- Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
- Contract Type - Temporary (with possible permanent opportunities)
- Minimum Daily Rate - £85
- Hours - 8.30-3.30pm (Term Time only) Monday - Friday
- Start Date - ASAP
About the Role:
- The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- The School supports pupils with varying SEND and challenging behaviour, aged 11-16. There are roles available to support pupils across this age-range depending on the preference, experience and skill-set of the successful Candidate.
- A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:
- Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
- An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
- A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
- 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
About Prospero:
- Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
- We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.
If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP!
