1:1 Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils with varied SEN in one of our excellent Primary Schools in Sunderland on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils on a 1:1 basis and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on a 1:1 basis in all of their lessons. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.
• The role may involve supporting none-verbal pupils, or pupils who require support with their personal care.
• The role will also involve working alongside the Class Teacher to plan and deliver inspiring learning activities that are suited to the needs and learning style of pupils.
• A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
• The role will also involve supporting across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Sunderland.
• There are opportunities to support the pupils across the School from EYFS-Year 6, depending on the experience and specialism of the successful applicants.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Pay – Between £80-90 per day
• Hours – 08.30-16.00
• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP.
• Location – Sunderland

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK

• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to drive and access to a car (desired)
• 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

About Prospero:

• Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking to appoint ASAP!

Proud 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.