SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Diabetes Support (1:1)
Area: Newham, East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £98.50 - £107.85 per day
Working hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm

Brief description:
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant required to provide specialist 1:1 support for a student with diabetes and additional needs across mainstream and SEN provisions on a hybrid timetable.

About the school:
This inclusive and supportive secondary school is committed to ensuring every student receives the personalised support they need to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment, with a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and student achievement.

About the role:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a student who accesses both mainstream lessons and specialist SEN provision through a hybrid timetable. The successful candidate will support the student's educational, social and medical needs throughout the school day, ensuring they can access learning safely and confidently across different settings.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

Provide consistent 1:1 support within mainstream classes and the SEN department
Support learning, engagement and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day
Monitor and support diabetes management in line with care plans and school procedures
Recognise and respond appropriately to hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia symptoms
Liaise effectively with teaching staff, SEND professionals and parents/carers
Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour
Ensure the student's medical and safeguarding needs are met at all timesRequirements -
The ideal candidate would have:

Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or Support Worker
Relevant training and practical experience supporting children or young people with diabetes
Knowledge of blood glucose monitoring, diabetes management and hypoglycaemia awareness
Experience supporting students with additional learning needs within education settings
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, patient and proactive approach
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfareOnly 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 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