Teaching Assistant

Teaching AssistantProspero Teaching are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic 'Good' Ofsted rated SEMH School located Blandford Forum, Dorset supporting pupils with SEMH/ADHD/Autism.

This is a great opportunity, to help enrich and develop childrens lives whilst improving attendance and attitudes towards learning. You will be working with an excellent team and joining a fantastic school where you can make a difference, playing a key role in the development of students. The successful candidate will be working with pupils who have been identified with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) helping to improve Contract Details for Teaching Assistant:

• Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset
• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: 1:1 Intervention
• Start date: ASAP
• Contract type: Temp/Perm
• Full time/part time: Full-Time
• Minimum rate of pay: £85.15-100.15 per day

Experience, Training and Qualifications needed for Teaching Assistant role:

• Previous experience in education is required, ideally within the SEN Sector, although this is not essential providing you have the right attitude and desire.
• Previous experience working with challenging behaviour would be advantageous
• A passion for working with children with SEMH.
• Pro Active in the classroom and a willingness to join in with class activities.
• You should have lots of energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude towards working with SEN students.
• Level 3 Qualifications / ELSA Qualifications / Degree

To be eligible you must:

• 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 child related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only 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 with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team