Early Years Teaching Assistant (SEN)

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Early Years Teaching Assistant (SEN)
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Prospero Teaching are working with a specialist Early Years provision currently seeking enthusiastic and caring Early Years or Nursery Assistants to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC).
This inclusive setting, based in Poole, Dorset, caters for children aged 3 to 8 years. The provision offers small class sizes of 6 to 8 pupils and a high staff-to-student ratio, ensuring every child receives the individual care and attention they need to thrive.
The environment includes Autism-specific classrooms, a fully equipped soft play area, sensory spaces, large outdoor areas, and a multi-purpose shared space for PE, training and group activities. These facilities are designed to promote communication, independence and early development through structured play and sensory learning.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about Early Years education and supporting children with special educational needs. It would suit applicants with experience in nursery settings, childcare, SEN support or early intervention.
Contract Details:
Location - Poole, Dorset
Position - Early Years / Nursery Assistant / Teaching Assistant / SEN
Type of work - 1:1 and small group support for pupils aged 3-8
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration - Temporary to Permanent
Contract type - Temporary to Permanent
Full time/part time - Full Time
Minimum rate of pay - £14.96 per hour
Hours - 09.00am-15.00pm
Experience, Training & Qualifications:
Nurturing, patient and creative approach to supporting young children
Ability to engage pupils through play and sensory-based activities
Good communication and teamwork skills
Flexible and proactive when responding to individual needs
Experience in Early Years, SEN or childcare desirable
Relevant qualifications in Early Years Education, Childcare, or Health & Social Care desirable
To Be Eligible For This 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
Other:
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. xehkeey
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
Access to our In-house Training and Development Team
A supportive network of experienced SEN professionals
If you know someone who would be interested in this or other positions, please check out our Refer a Friend scheme.
Location:
Poole
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education And Training

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