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 mentorRole 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 relationshipsIf 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