SEN Teaching AssistantLocation: St Albans, HertfordshirePay: 100- 110 per day, depending on relevant experienceSetting: Primary schoolProspero Teaching is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a primary school in St Albans.You will support children with special educational needs and disabilities, helping them take part in classroom learning, communicate their needs and develop greater independence. This role would suit a patient Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant who can build trust and provide calm, consistent support.Your responsibilities will include:Providing individual and small-group support under the direction of the class teacher.Breaking learning activities into manageable steps and checking understanding.Using visual prompts, clear instructions and structured routines where appropriate.Helping children develop communication, social interaction and emotional regulation skills.Supporting agreed strategies and targets within individual support plans and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), where applicable.Recording progress and sharing observations with the teacher and SENDCo.We are looking for:Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally in a primary school.A practical understanding of how to adapt support to individual needs.Experience with autism/ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs or learning difficulties would be particularly relevant.A calm approach to behaviour and the ability to encourage independence.A relevant Teaching Assistant ..... full job details .....