SEND Teaching Assistant - #2184788

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Woolton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support to pupils, helping them access learning and develop academically, socially and emotionally. The role may involve 1:1 support, small-group interventions and classroom-based assistance, depending on the needs of the pupils.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.

• Support pupils with their learning, communication and development.

• Help create a calm, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils with emotional regulation.

• Work closely with teachers and other members of the support team.

• Adapt activities and provide additional encouragement to help pupils engage with learning.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.

• Follow individual support plans and contribute to pupils' wider development.

The school is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who is:

• Experienced working with children or young people with SEND.

• Patient, caring and able to build strong relationships with pupils.

• Confident supporting 1:1 and small-group interventions.

• Understanding of positive behaviour support and emotional regulation.

• Reliable, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where every pupil can succeed.

Experience with autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties or other additional needs would be advantageous.

• Previous experience working within an educational or SEND setting.

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

• Two professional references.

If you are a SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in Woolton, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with Prospero Teaching.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.