SEN Teaching Assistant; SEMH

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) – Prospero Teaching is working with a specialist Independent SEN School in Poole to recruit dedicated Teaching Assistants who will support pupils with SEN, including ASc & SEMH.

• Provide support to pupils with SEN, encouraging and building trusting relationships.
• Use calming mannerisms in challenging situations and strong behaviour management skills while creating a fun learning environment.
• Motivate pupils to increase participation and personal development.
• Demonstrate caring, patient, and good communication skills.
• Be self‑reflective, willing to learn, and demonstrate initiative.

• Minimum rate of pay from £17,500 per annum.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child‑related references.
• Experience supporting an individual with Autism.
• Experience with autistic children and those with social communication difficulties is an advantage.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable.
• Ability to communicate in a manner that encourages and supports pupils, enabling the building of trusting relationships.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding online training.
• Willingness to complete face‑to‑face training over video call.

Location:

Poole, Dorset
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Start date:

Immediate Start
Contract type:
Long Term / Permanent
Duration:
Ongoing
Full time/part time:
Full Time

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• In‑house Training and Development Team.