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Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the primary phase in mainstream schools in Kingstanding This is an excellent opportunity for a SEND TA looking to work in supportive and inclusive environments where every child is given the opportunity to succeed.
Position - SEND Teaching Assistant
Type of work - Working with SEND in mainstream settings
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Duration - Ongoing
Contract or position end date - Ongoing
Contract type - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - Negotiable
Hours - 8:30 am - 3:30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)
Provide one-on-one or small group support for students with SEND, helping them to access the mainstream curriculum.
Assist in differentiating learning activities to meet the needs of SEND students.
Support students with behavioural or emotional difficulties by using positive reinforcement and tailored strategies.
Monitor and record student progress, sharing information with the teacher to adjust learning plans as needed.
Help with personal care and mobility for students where necessary.
Encourage social inclusion and assist with peer relationships.
Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENDCO, and other support staff.
Experience working with students with SEND, ideally in a mainstream school environment.
Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent
Strong understanding of SEND and how it affects learning and development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to working with students with additional needs.
A DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).
A passion for education and helping students with SEND thrive in a mainstream classroom.
To be eligible for any job with 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 at least the last two years.
If you wish to hear more or have any queries, please call the Birmingham office on (phone number removed) .
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 is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.