Are you an ambitious Graduate looking to kickstart your career in Education? Prospero teaching are looking for graduates to work in one of our specialist SEN schools in Blackburn as Teaching Assistants. This role will be suitable for graduates who are interested in a career in Special Educational Needs.

You will be working with children with varied learning abilities and special educational needs, either in small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in Education Psychology or a PGCE in the future.

Position Details:

• Location - Blackburn
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - 1:1 work with children with emotional and social learning difficulties and/or Special Education Needs
• Contract or position start date - 18/11/2024
• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Rate of pay - Minimum rate £90/day
• Hours - 9:00am - 3:30pm Mon - Fri (term time only)

Responsibilities:

• Working with and providing support to children with SEN (Special Educational Needs)
• Experience of supporting pupils
• The willingness to provide an environment in which pupils can reach their full potential
• The ability to build rapports with the children, supporting their social and behavioural needs, and acting as a mentor

Role Requirements:

• Psychology (BA Hons) degree
• DBS (clean and relevant) - Can be obtained through Prospero Teaching
• Safeguarding certificate
• A committed and enthusiastic attitude to work
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to form new relationships

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, 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 have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

• Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

  • Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • In-house Training and Development Team