Job Description

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work a variety of children through 1:1 and Intervention support. This is a full-time role in a vibrant, caring school in Chorley. The role includes 1:1 support with children with additional needs, and leading Interventions with groups of children.

The Teaching Assistant position is to begin in September and will potentially become a permanent position at the school. This is an excellent opportunity to become a full-time staff member within a successful primary school, in a varied and interesting role.

The school has high expectations for the children, and staff work hard to ensure that every child receives the provision they need to reach their potential. Experience of working on a 1:1 basis is required, and experience of helping children to manage their behaviour, emotions and social interactions is essential. You will need to have good curriculum knowledge as you will be working with groups of children at all ability levels throughout Key Stage 1 & 2.

About the school and contract:

A school with a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Supportive and settled staff team
A long-term position to provide group Interventions and 1:1 support
Key Stage 1 & 2 academic interventions
Start date September 2024
08:45 - 15:30, Monday - Friday
GBP95-GBP105/day

The successful Teaching Assistant will be:

Experienced in supporting children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis
Confident supporting learning in Maths and English
Experienced managing a variety of additional needs
Approachable, calm and a good team player
Available long-term

The successful Teaching Assistant will have the following:

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification relating to supporting teaching and learning in schools, relevant degree, or relevant experience
UK classroom experience
Eligibility to work in the UK
References covering the last 2 years
A fully enhanced DBS on the online update service or be prepared to process a new one at a cost of GBP45.80.