SEN Teaching Assistant - Gloucester

Location: Gloucester
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? Prospero Teaching are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team and work across specialist schools and SEN provisions in Gloucester.

The successful candidate will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to engage with learning, develop their confidence and build positive relationships within the school environment. You may work with pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, complex needs, communication difficulties, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and engage in learning
• Providing emotional, behavioural and pastoral support
• Helping pupils develop their communication, social and independence skills
• Supporting children with a range of complex and additional needs
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
• Helping to create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils develop confidence

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Experience within SEN, education, care or support work is highly beneficial
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach
• Confident supporting pupils with challenging or complex needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning
• A genuine interest in developing a career within SEN and education

Why Work with Prospero Teaching?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to a wide range of SEN opportunities across Gloucester
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Access to training and professional development
• Flexible working options to suit your availability
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a range of specialist settings

If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and are looking for your next opportunity within SEN, we'd love to hear from you.

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