SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Leeds
Salary: GBP85 - GBP95 per day
Job Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role:
Prospero Teaching is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Leeds. This is a full-time role, providing essential support to students with special educational needs (SEN).
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting students with SEN on a 1:1 or small group basis, ensuring they are fully engaged in learning activities.
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support and learning interventions.
Assisting with the personal, social, and academic development of pupils with additional needs.
Promoting positive behaviour and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils.
Requirements:
Team Teach qualification is essential (you must have completed the training or be willing to complete it before starting the role).
Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly autism, ADHD, and other learning or behavioural challenges.
Patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Benefits:
Competitive daily rates of GBP85 - GBP95, paid weekly.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
A supportive and inclusive working environment.
The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years
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If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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