1 Teaching Assistant

Job title:

1 Teaching Assistant

Company:

Prospero Teaching

Job description

lives of children? If so, we would love to hear from you today!Prospero Teaching are looking for an inspiring, enthusiastic and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEN in one of our excellent Primary Schools in South Shields. The role is to start in September and is full-time, 08.30-15.30 Monday to Friday for the full Academic Year. For the right candidate, there is the strong possibility of the role becoming permanent.The pupil has SEN and requires 1:1 support in their lessons to help them to engage with their learning. The role will involve supporting the pupil with their learning on a 1:1 basis, so the successful candidate will need to be a resilient practitioner and have excellent relationship-building skills.The role will involve supporting the pupil during all of their lessons, and communicating effectively with Class Teachers to ensure appropriate strategies are used that are suited to the individual needs and learning styles of the pupils to allow them to engage with their learning and make excellent all-round progress. The role will also involve supervision at break times and lunchtimes.The school is a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable environment for both students and staff. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children every day.This role will involve:

• Supporting a pupil with SEN and challenging behaviour on a 1:1 basis.
• Managing challenging behaviour in a positive, proactive and consistent manner.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with Class Teachers to support the pupil and discuss/implement strategies and learning activities to promote pupil progress.
• Preparing resources for learning activities and lessons.
• Supervising pupils at break times and lunch times as required.
• Having a “hands on” approach to supporting the pupils in their learning, with a willingness to interact, engage and form a positive rapport with the pupil.
• Liaising with parents and otuside agencies to discuss progress as required.

This role requires:

• An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)
• Ideally a recognised Childcare-based qualification, although again, this is not essential.
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
• Experience of supporting pupils in a School setting.
• Ideally experience of 1:1 Support within a School setting
• High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to fulfil their potential and flourish in education.
• An enthusiastic approach and a willingness to engage with and form positive relationships with pupils.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply for the role promptly as the school are looking for staff to start as soon as possible.

Expected salary

£400 – 450 per week

Location

South Shields, Tyne and Wear

Job date

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:25:40 GMT

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