SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Cornwall
Contract: Full-time, long-term (potential to go permanent)
Pay: £14.96 per hour PAYE / £16.30 per hour Umbrella
Start: ASAP

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in the Cornwall area. This is an excellent opportunity to support children with a range of special educational needs in a warm, inclusive and supportive school environment.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and cognition & learning needs
• Helping pupils access the curriculum and engage positively in lessons
• Delivering targeted interventions and supporting differentiated learning activities
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing learning space
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, independence and confidence

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (school, care, support work, youth work, etc.)
• Patient, resilient, calm and empathetic
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Proactive, adaptable and confident in supporting behaviour
• Holds an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

• Competitive hourly pay
• Continued support from a dedicated consultant
• Free safeguarding, behaviour and SEN training
• A welcoming school environment with strong staff support
• Opportunities for long-term roles and potential permanent progression

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