Prospero Teaching are currently working with a lovely primary school based in Branksome who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to start in a full-time position in January within year 2. The suitable candidate will be confident, resilient and comfortable working with SEN pupils who require extra support, sometimes in 1:1 scenario's.

This would be an ideal role for a Teaching Assistant keen to join a strong staffing team who are dedicated and passionate about their work.

Contract details for Teaching Assistant role:

Location - Branksome
Position - Teaching Assistant
Contract or position start date - January
Contract type - Permanent/Temporary - Permanent
Full time/part-time - Full time
Rate of pay - 13.09 per hour
Hours - 8:30am - 15.30pm

Experience, training and qualification:

Calming mannerisms in challenging situations
Ability to think quickly & without supervision
Confident when working with small groups or 1-1
Strong behaviour management skills while creating a fun learning environment
Driven to motivate the pupil and increase participation
Be caring, patient and have good communication skills
Be self-reflective, have a willingness to learn and demonstrate initiative
Willing to complete Safeguarding online training

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

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team
An experienced consultant working within your area, being able to discuss potential opportunities & guidance if needed

Year 2 Teaching Assistant