Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants

Location: Wallington (SM6) & Morden (SM4) Duration: Long Term Pay: £85-£100 (depending on experience) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Monday - Friday (Full-Time) About Us: Prospero Teaching is a leading education recruitment agency committed to connecting dedicated professionals with rewarding opportunities in mainstream and the Special Educational Needs sector. We work closely with schools and educational institutions to provide high-quality support staff, making a positive impact on the lives of students with special needs. As an SEN Teaching Assistant you will:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with Special Educational Needs.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
- Support students in their academic and social development, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
- Supporting students with various complex needs including, ASD, PMLD, SEMH Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience working with students with Special Educational Needs would be a preference.
- Knowledge of various learning difficulties and strategies to support them.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with SEN students.
- An understanding of safeguarding procedures. 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 professional related references* 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 to fill this vacancy. Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate:
- Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team