SEN Teaching Assistant

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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
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Location:
Poole
Salary:
£14.96 - £15.96 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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