SEND Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!

Job description

Are you an inspirational, enthusiastic and proactive individual who is looking for a new role where you can have a positive impact on the lives of pupils? If so, we want to hear from you today!

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

About the School:

The role is based in an inspirational SEN School in Alnwick.

The School supports pupils across the 2-19 age range and there are opportunities to support pupils across all Primary and Secondary School year groups depending on your preference and specialism.

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 £88-115 per day

Hours - 08.30-16.00

Contract - Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2027

Start Date - ASAP

Location - Alnwick

About the Role:

The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

The School supports pupils with a range of SEN such as varying levels of ASD, ADHD, PMLD, MLD and SEMH

Additionally, some pupils may be none-verbal and some may require Personal Care so a willingness to support pupils in these contexts is key.

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.

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

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 ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Alnwick

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English