SEND TA

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across Newcastle on a part or 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.

• 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.
• Delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress.
• Developing an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of pupils, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
• Supporting across the School at break times and lunchtimes as required.

The role is based in an inspirational Primary School near Newcastle, covering EYFS – KS2, with opportunities to support pupils from EYFS to Year 6. The 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.

• Pay – Between £88-110 per day
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• Contract – Full‑time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2026. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP
• Location – Newcastle

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare‑based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with children in schools in the UK
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature.
• Right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or willingness to process a new application.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.

Prospero Teaching is a supply agency that has branches across the world. We provide day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term cover, and we also offer a range of free CPD certified training to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply ASAP as the School is looking to appoint promptly!