SEN Teaching Assistant

ABOUT THE SCHOOL Prospero Teaching is looking for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants or support workers who can support children in a SEN school in Preston. You will be supporting children aged 5 -16 years old with varying needs from complex needs and non-verbal to moderate learning difficulties and autism. Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and caring individual who can support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. The position is open to all experienced Teaching Assistants and support workers who have some experience in a similar role. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS · Location - Preston · Position - SEN TA · Type of work - Classroom and SEN support · Contract or position start date - September 2024 · Duration / Likely Duration - Full academic Year · Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2025 · Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent · Full time/part time - Full time · Minimum rate of pay - £95 per day · Hours - 8:30 am - 3.30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS · Previous experience in a similar setting · LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable · GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate · Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year 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 at least the last two years