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 TeamIf 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