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JOB TITLE - SEND Teaching Assistant
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching are working with a leading SEND school in Preston, committed to providing exceptional education and support to students aged 11-16. Their inclusive environment fosters growth, learning, and development for all our students.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support the diverse student body. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with children with SEND needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
- Location: Preston
- Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
- School Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
- Type: Full-Time only
- Minimum rate of pay: £100
- Type of Work: Teaching Assistant
- Duration: Ongoing
- End Date: Ongoing
- Contract Type: Temporary
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience working as an SEND TA or in a similar role.
- Knowledge of various SEND needs and strategies to support them.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children with SEND needs.
- Relevant qualifications or training in SEND support (desirable).
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- 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
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. 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
