Job Title: Actor/Actress
Area: Gateshead
Start Date: April 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £500-£600 per week
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School
Are you an outgoing and compassionate individual with a passion performing arts, who also want to support children with Special Educational Needs?
We are working alongside a welcoming and inclusive school in Gateshead that is seeking a committed Special Needs Assistant to join its supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils who require additional support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Special Needs Assistant - Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN needs
* Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH
* Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support plans
* Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and emotional regulation
* Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
* Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staffSpecial Needs Assistant - Person Specification
Experience in a dram based environment
* A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* An understanding of SEND strategies and inclusive practice
* A genuine passion for helping children and young people reach their full potentialSpecial Needs Assistant - To Be Eligible You Must:
Hold the Right to Work in the UK
* Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
* Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.
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