Prospero Teaching
Are you looking for a new role where you can have a significant impact on the lives and progress of young people with SEMH? If so, we want to hear from you today!
Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistants to support the learning of pupils with SEMH in one of our inspirational Alternative Provision settings in South Shields to start ASAP on a full-time and long-term 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.
About the School:
- The role is based in an inspirational Alternative Provision in South Shields.
- The School supports pupils aged 11-18 with varying levels of SEMH and SEND who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream School.
- 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, Hours and Contract:
- Pay – Between £95-110 per day
- Hours – . Full-time
- Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2026. Temporary Contract.
- Start Date – ASAP
- Location – South Shields
About the Role:
- A key part of the role will be providing one-to-one and small group support to individuals with SEMH needs, helping them manage their emotions and behaviour in lessons and around School.
- The School supports pupils with varying levels of SEMH aged 11-16 who have been excluded from mainstream School and require extra support with their learning and engagement.
- A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:
- 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
- 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 references that cover the last two years
About Prospero:
- Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
- We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you 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 promptly as the School are looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP!
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