1:1 Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are looking for an inspiring, enthusiastic and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN in one of our excellent primary schools in Chester Le Street.

The role will involve supporting pupils 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 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 outside agencies to discuss progress as required.

· 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., * SEN

Prospero Teaching are working with an outstanding Primary School in Chester Le Street who are looking for 1:1 Teaching Assistants to start after half-term (November 2024) on both full-time and part-time bases.