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