Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job title:

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Company:

Prospero Teaching

Job description

Job descriptionSEN Teaching AssistantAre you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Our large SEN school in Haywards Heath is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who require tailored support in their learning journey.Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-time)
Location: Haywards Heath
Start Date: AsapKey Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to children with SEN, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance and encouragement in their educational development.
• Assist teachers in implementing tailored learning strategies and lesson plans.
• Support the social, emotional, and behavioural development of students.
• Help with the preparation and adaptation of learning resources and materials.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and positive classroom environment for all students.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential.
• A patient, understanding, and empathetic approach to working with children.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
• A proactive and flexible attitude to meet the diverse needs of the children.
• Due to the rural location of the school, it is essential that you drive and have access to your own transport.

Contract Details

• Location – Haywards Heath
• Position – SEN Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – Learning Support
• Contract or position start date – April 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration – Ongoing
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temp to Perm
• Full time/part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – £85 per day
• Hours – 8:30 – 16.00

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• GCSE’s or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year working with children
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility

• 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

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

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 with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.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

£85 per day

Location

Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Job date

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:19:50 GMT

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