SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for 2 x SEN Teaching Assistants to join SEN School in Croydon.As a SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist school, you will provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs, helping them engage with tasks and adapt materials to suit their abilities. You will promote inclusion by fostering positive peer interactions and ensuring every pupil feels valued. You will implement and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs), manage behaviour effectively, and provide emotional support. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and parents to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive.Job Title: SEN Teaching AssistantLocation: CroydonFull-Time: 5 days per weekHours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, plus parent eveningsSalary: Minimum rate GBP90 per dayStart Date: ASAP (January 2025)End Date: On-goingContract Type (temp/perm/temp to perm): Temporary with the opportunity to go permanentSchool Type: An independent special needs school in Croydon for boys and girls aged 11 to 18 with special educational needs. As the UKs first William Glasser Quality School, it offers tailored learning plans, vocational and academic pathways, and empowers students through Choice Theory. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school provides a nurturing environment focused on personal and academic success.SEN Needs: SEMH, ADHD, ASD.EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS· Minimum 1 year supporting SEN pupils· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last yearTO 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 2 yearsProspero 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 TeamOTHERIf 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.