Job description
Are you looking for a new role where you can have a significant impact on the lives and progress of young people with SEMH? If so, we want to hear from you today!
Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational SEN provisions in Newcastle to start ASAP on a full-time and long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.
About the School:
1. The role is based in an inspirational SEN School in Newcastle.
2. The School supports pupils aged 11-16 with varying levels of SEMH.
3. The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.
Pay, Hours and Contract:
4. Pay – Between £95-110 per day
5. Hours – Full-time
6. Contract – Full-time or part-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2026. Temporary Contract.
7. Start Date – ASAP
8. Location – Newcastle
About the Role:
9. Provide one-to-one and small group support to individuals with SEMH needs, helping them manage their emotions and behaviour in lessons and around School.
10. The School supports pupils with varying levels of SEMH aged 11-18. There are roles available to support pupils across this age-range depending on the preference, experience and skill-set of the successful Candidate.
11. Additionally, some pupils may be none-verbal and some may require Personal Care so a willingness to support pupils in these contexts is key.
12. 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:
13. A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
14. Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
15. An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
16. A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
17. Hold Right to Work in the UK
18. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
19. Provide two professional references that cover the last two years