Early Years Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Prospero Teaching; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is looking for a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children, particularly those with special educational needs (SEN), in their Poole-based hub. Ideal candidates will show patience, understanding, and flexibility, contributing to an inclusive learning environment. If you're experienced and passionate about early childhood education, this temp-to-perm position offers a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is advantageous.
• Training in SEN aspects like ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism is also beneficial.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Support educational and developmental needs of young children, especially SEN.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Patience

Understanding

Team Player

Education

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths

NVQ/CACHE/Early Years Certificate

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Poole, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are working with an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated SEN School recruiting dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistants for their Early Years Hub based in Poole, Dorset.

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant you will be an essential part of a dedicated team working to support the educational and developmental needs of young children, particularly those with special educational needs (SEN). This role focuses on creating a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that enables every child to achieve their full potential

The School are looking for individuals that are supportive, non-judgemental, patient, easy to talk to, positive and flexible. You must be able to speak to pupils in a manner which encourages and supports them, enabling you to build trusting relationships.

Previous experience of working within EYFS people is desirable. Experience supporting children with SEN would be an advantage. A team player with patience, understanding and a willingness to develop is needed.

Working hours are –

Contract Details – Eary Years Teaching Assistant

• Location – Poole, Dorset
• Position – Early Years Teaching Assistant
• Contract type – Long-Term
• Duration / Likely Duration – Temp/Perm
• Minimum rate of pay – £ per hour

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Minimum GCSE, or equivalent, grade 4 or above in English and Maths.
• Advantageous: NVQ/CACHE/Early Years Certificate
• Experience working with children with special educational needs, such as Autism, Complex Needs, Physical and/or Medical Disabilities
• Training in aspects of SEN, , ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, is advantageous.

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

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management