SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Primary School (Mainstream)

Prospero Teaching

  • Birmingham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job description1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant Primary School (Mainstream)Are you passionate about supporting individual children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEND in a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school on a long-term basis.Location:Birmingham and Surrounding Areas
Position: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant
Type of Work: One-to-one support for a child with SEND within a mainstream primary classroom
Contract/Position Start Date: ASAP – Sept
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Long-term (potential to go permanent)
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Minimum Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Hours: 8:30 am 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Agency: Prospero TeachingThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s educational experience by offering tailored, consistent, and nurturing support.The Role:
  • Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with specific SEND needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, speech & language difficulties)
  • Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
  • Adapt learning materials and approaches to suit the childs individual needs
  • Support the pupils academic, social, and emotional development
  • Maintain accurate records of progress and share feedback with the wider team
  • Contribute to a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will:
  • Have previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting (essential)
  • Have experience in a 1:1 role or similar (preferred)
  • Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in education or childcare (essential)
  • Be calm, compassionate, and proactive in supporting additional needs
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, children, and families
  • Hold an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Requirements to Work with Prospero Teaching:
  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold a valid, enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
  • Provide two child-related professional references covering the last two years
To Apply:
If you would like to learn more or discuss the role further, please contact the Birmingham office on 0121 227 2430.
To be considered, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All staff working with children are expected to share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.Contract/Position Details:About ProsperoProud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

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