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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 95 - 135 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for Specialist SEND Teaching Assistants to work within Secondary SEND Resource Bases (HUBs) and Specialist Provisions across Walsall and the surrounding areas.

About the Role
These roles involve supporting secondary students with a range of complex needs, including Autism, SEMH, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech & Language Difficulties, and Sensory Processing Needs. Working as part of a dedicated SEND team, you will help students access learning, develop social and emotional skills, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally. We have a range of opportunities available, including long-term, short-term, and daily supply assignments, making these roles ideal for experienced SEND professionals or individuals looking to further develop their experience within specialist education settings.

Key Responsibilities

Support students with EHCPs on a 1:1 basis and within small group settings
Assist students in accessing a modified and differentiated curriculum
Implement SEND-specific strategies and interventions, including visual supports, sensory regulation techniques, and communication tools
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals
Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development
Promote independence, resilience, and preparation for adulthood
Encourage positive engagement, attendance, and participation in school life

Ideal Candidate Will Have

Previous experience supporting young people with Autism, SEMH, Speech & Language Needs, or other complex SEND requirements
Experience working within a school, SEND, care, youth work, or support setting
Familiarity with behaviour support strategies and SEND interventions
A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A relevant qualification (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, Health & Social Care, Psychology, or equivalent) is desirable
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 (phone number removed).
To be considered, please apply with your up-to-date CV.

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 pass all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before commencing work. Any adult working with children and young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare

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