SEN Teaching Assistant
  • England,South West,Dorset
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £14.96 - £15.96 per hour
Job Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School, Poole


Full-time, Monday-Friday | Temp-to-Perm | £14.96 per hour | Exceptional training & development


This is a great opportunity for a compassionate, resilient and dedicated individual to join a warm, highly specialist school supporting children and young people aged 2-19 with a wide range of special educational needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and life-limiting conditions.


As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, communication, personal care and wellbeing. Working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every pupil can thrive.


Contract Details
Location: Poole
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Type of Work: Classroom-based SEN support within a specialist school
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Monday-Friday, temp-to-perm
Pay: £14.96 per hour
Hours: 08:45 - 15:30


Experience, Training and Qualifications
*Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, care, residential or community settings)
*Understanding of PMLD, complex needs, communication difficulties or sensory needs
*GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths
*Confident using basic IT systems and able to follow learning plans
*Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
*High levels of professionalism, empathy and emotional intelligence
*Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing needs
*Understanding of safeguarding, equality and data protection principles


Personal Qualities
*Warm, patient and nurturing
*Resilient, calm and able to manage challenging situations
*A team player who can also work independently
*Passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs
*Committed to helping every child experience success and joy in their learning


Eligibility
*Right to Work in the UK
*Enhanced child-barred list DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
*Ability to provide professional references covering the past 24 months


What Prospero Teaching Offers
*Free accredited CPD, including SEN, safeguarding and behaviour training
*Support from an experienced Education Team
If this is a role of interest, please reach out with an up-to-date copy of your CV.
*Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Job number 3578176

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