Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs & ASc)
Prospero Teaching is proud to be working with a Good Ofsted-rated SEN School located in the Wimborne area. We are currently seeking Bank Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team and provide flexible support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, including Autism and Complex Needs.
This specialist school caters for pupils aged 419 years, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With small class sizes, tailored learning plans, and access to specialist facilities, the school combines academic learning with therapeutic and social development.
Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the best care and education possible, promoting independence, life skills, and confidence through a holistic approach.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide academic and care support for pupils with Autism and Complex Needs
2. Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning plans
3. Support pupils in classroom and enrichment activities
4. Uphold school policies and maintain confidentiality at all times
5. Contribute to creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
Contract Details:
6. Location – Wimborne, Dorset
7. Position – Teaching Assistant
8. Type of work – Support role
9. Contract or position start date – ASAP
10. Duration / Likely Duration – Ongoing
11. Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temp to Perm
12. Full time/part time – Full time
13. Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate per hour
14. Hours – 8:30 –
Experience, Training and Qualifications:
15. GCSEs or equivalent
16. Minimum 1 year working with children
17. Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
Eligibility:
18. Hold Right to Work in the UK
19. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
20. Provide two professional child related references
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
21. Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
22. In-house Training and Development Team