Learning Support Assistant
24 days ago
Sunderland
Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools near Sunderland on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nThe role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.\nThe role will also involve delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress\nA 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.\nThe role will also involve supporting across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required. \n\nAbout the School:\n\nThe role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Sunderland.\nThere are opportunities to support the pupils across the School from Year 2-Year 6.\nThe 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. \n\nPay, Hours and Contract:\n\nPay - Between £88-110 per day\nHours - 08.30-15:30\nContract - Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2026. Temporary Contract.\nStart Date -June\nLocation - Sunderland \n\nExperience/Qualifications and Requirements:\n\nA Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)\nExperience of working with Children in Schools in the UK\nAn ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.\nA resilient, proactive, and positive nature\nHold Right to Work in the UK\nHold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application\nProvide two professional references that cover the last two years \n\nAbout Prospero:\n\nProspero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.\nWe also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date. \n\nIf you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply ASAP as the School are looking to appoint promptly!\n\nIND-TA