Job Description

Are you an experienced personal assistant or support worker?
Have you completed training that enables you to support individuals with additional needs?
Are you looking to transfer your skills into a rewarding role working with young people?

Prospero Teaching is currently partnering with a specialist SEN school in Burton that is looking to recruit four Support Workers to join their team as SEN Teaching Assistants for the 2024 academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs. The roles are initially offered on a temporary basis, with the potential to transition into permanent positions.

Position Details:

• Location: Burton
• Position: SEN Support Worker / Teaching Assistant
• Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
• Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday
• Start Date: ASAP
• Minimum Pay Rate: 13.50 per hour

About the School:

This dynamic SEN school provides a nurturing and supportive environment for students with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), which often leads to communication and interaction challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on creating individualised support plans tailored to each student's unique needs, offering a broad range of specialist resources and programs aimed at helping students thrive both academically and personally.

Situated in a well-connected area of Burton, the school is easily accessible by public transport and offers a welcoming atmosphere for staff who are passionate about transforming young lives. If you're someone with a positive attitude, hands-on experience, and a dedication to helping vulnerable individuals, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with individuals with SEN in any capacity
• Experience within the Care or Residential Sector
• Moving and handling training and experience using a hoist (desirable)

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

• Accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Support from our in-house Training and Development Team

To Be Eligible for This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years