Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching

Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days

Poole, Dorset BH15 2BD, England

£13.09 per hour

Part Time

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Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives? Do you have experience supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and nurturing school environment in Poole. This role involves working with students in Years 7 to 11, including within a dedicated nurture group that supports children with Autism and anxiety. What Were Looking For:

Understands the needs of children with SEMH and Autism, offering empathy and practical support.
Has a positive and proactive approach to helping students overcome challenges.
Works well in a team, collaborating effectively with teachers, support staff, and families.
Demonstrates patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
Previous experience in a similar role or working with children with additional needs is desirable, but not essential if you have the right attitude and transferable skills.

Contract Details for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

Location Poole, Dorset
Position SEN Teaching Assistant
Start date ASAP
Contract type Temporary/Permanent
Full time/part time Full-Time Monday to Friday
Minimum rate of pay GBP13.09 per hour

To be eligible as an SEN Teaching Assistant role through Prospero Teaching 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 If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy then please refer them to us and you could earn GBP150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.