At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with varied SEN and build positive relationships to enhance their learning.
- Company: Prospero Teaching, a supportive and inspiring SEN school in Hartlepool.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Temporary contract until July 2027 with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and have a lasting impact on students' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a desire to support diverse learning needs.
Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate and proactive Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational SEN Schools in Hartlepool to start ASAP on a full-time or part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their progress and development inside and outside the classroom.
About the School:
The role is based in an inspirational SEN School in Hartlepool. The school supports pupils aged 5-16 and there are opportunities to support pupils across all year groups depending on your preference and specialism. The school has an outstanding supportive environment and Leadership Team, with staff cohesion being pivotal, allowing them to work as a Team within classrooms to provide the highest possible standard of support to pupils.
Responsibilities:
- The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- The school supports pupils with varying SEND and challenging behaviour, aged 5-16.
- There are roles available to support pupils across this age-range depending on the preference, experience and skill set of the successful Candidate.
- Some pupils may be non-verbal and some may require Personal Care, so a willingness to support pupils in these contexts is key.
- A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:
- A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired).
- Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK.
- An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
- A resilient, proactive, and positive nature.
- 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.
About the role:
- Location: Hartlepool
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract: Temporary contract until July 2027.
- Hours: 8:30-3:30
- Pay: £440-£600 per week
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work. 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.
SEND Teaching Assistant in Hartlepool employer: Prospero Teaching
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