SEN Teaching Assistant

Job title:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Company:

Prospero Teaching

Job description

Job descriptionProspero Teaching are looking for enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to inspire and support pupils in one of our excellent Primary Schools in Newcastle. The role is to start in ASAP (from September 2024) and will involve working across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 classes.The role will involve working with pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour, so the successful candidate will need to be a resilient practitioner and have excellent relationship-building skills.
The school have both full-time and part-time roles available. For the right candidate, there is the strong possibility of the role becoming permanent. The hours of work for the role will be 08.30-16.00.The role will involve supporting the pupils with their learning 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 progress.
It 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 pupils with challenging behaviour and SEND on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
· Managing challenging behaviour in a positive, proactive and consistent manner.
· Building positive relationships with Class Teachers to support pupils and discuss/implement strategies and learning activities.
· Preparing resources for 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 pupils.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 in classrooms supporting students. Again, this is not essential.
· High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils.
· A genuine passion for helping 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.Contract/Position Details:About ProsperoProud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

Expected salary

Location

Newcastle

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:04:14 GMT

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