Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work at a mainstream primary school in Selly Oak supporting pupils with complex needs. This rewarding and dynamic role requires a proactive, compassionate individual with a strong background in supporting young children with additional needs. You will be working closely with children who may require personalised learning approaches and support in their daily activities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide one-on-one or small group support to children with complex needs, ensuring they are fully included in the curriculum.
2. Assist with behavioural management, supporting pupils to develop social and communication skills.
3. Work closely with teachers and other professionals to plan and implement individual education plans (IEPs).
4. Support with personal care when required (though this is not essential).
5. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
6. Assist with various classroom activities, helping children to stay focused and engaged.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
* Location - Selly Oak
* Position - SEND TA - 1:1 / Group Support
* Type of work - SEN Teaching Assistant - Supporting children with complex needs
* Start date - ASAP
* Duration / Likely Duration - Long term opportunity for the rest of the academic year
* Full time/part time - Full time
* Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP 95 per day
* Hours - 8:30 - 3:30 (full day)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications
* Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
* Previous experience as an SEND Teaching Assistant
* Understanding and experience of working with children with complex needs (e.g., autism, physical disabilities, speech and language delays).
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 the last two years
OTHER
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 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 Team
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