Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and forward-thinking school in New Milton.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children who find mainstream education challenging.

The role will be working with students that are in years 7-11 with SEN needs that impact their ability to thrive in mainstream settings. So we're looking for a compassionate and individual with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Contract/Position Details

Location - New Milton
Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant
Start Date - Jan 2025
Contract type- Temp to perm
Full time/part time- Full-time
Minimum rate of pay Minimum rate GBP 85.10
Hours 9:30am - 3:30pm

Experience, Training, Qualifications

MUST have experience working with young people or young adults with SEN (personal or professional)
Articulate, creative and dedicated to supporting children with SEN
Passionate, positive & team player
Confident & strong classroom management skills
Enthusiastic and committed to teaching children with SEN
DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

To be eligible for this role through Prospero 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 that cover the last two years
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 and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team