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1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant Primary School (Mainstream)

Are you passionate about supporting individual children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEND in a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school on a long-term basis.

Location:Birmingham and Surrounding Areas
Position: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant
Type of Work: One-to-one support for a child with SEND within a mainstream primary classroom
Contract/Position Start Date: ASAP - Sept
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Long-term (potential to go permanent)
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Minimum Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Hours: 8:30 am 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Agency: Prospero Teaching

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to a child's educational experience by offering tailored, consistent, and nurturing support.

The Role:

Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with specific SEND needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, speech & language difficulties)
Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
Adapt learning materials and approaches to suit the childs individual needs
Support the pupils academic, social, and emotional development
Maintain accurate records of progress and share feedback with the wider team
Contribute to a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting (essential)
Have experience in a 1:1 role or similar (preferred)
Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in education or childcare (essential)
Be calm, compassionate, and proactive in supporting additional needs
Communicate effectively with colleagues, children, and families
Hold an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
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 education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All staff working with children are expected to share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting their welfare