SEND Hub Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with SEND? Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for a lovely Primary School in the Hodge Hill area of Birmingham. They are seeking a SEND Hub Teaching Assistant to work with students with ASD, Down Syndrome, and other complex needs.

Role Overview:
· Support students learning and development.
· Implement IEPs and targeted interventions.
· Build positive relationships and promote independence.
· Provide personal care as needed with respect and sensitivity.
· Collaborate with teachers and specialists to support student needs.

Requirements:
· Experience working with children with SEND (ASD/Down Syndrome).
· Comfortable with personal care.
· Strong communication and a patient, empathetic approach.

Benefits:
· Join a supportive, inclusive school.
· Professional development opportunities.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
· Location - Hodge Hill, Birmingham
· Position - SEND Teaching Assistant
· Type of work - SEND Hub TA
· Start date - January 2025
· Duration / Likely Duration - Long term opportunity for the rest of the academic year
· End date (if applicable) - July 2025
· Contract type - Temporary
· Full time/part time - Full time
· Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP90 per day
· Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm (full day)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications
· Previous experience working in a UK school including SEND experience - in either permanent or long-term roles
· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

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 that cover the last two years

OTHER
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