SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Prospero Teaching; Poole; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Poole is looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants (SEMH) to support pupils with special educational needs. The role requires patience and excellent communication skills, along with previous experience working with children, particularly those with autism. Offered benefits include free professional development courses in safeguarding and behavior management.

Benefits

Free accredited professional development courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, preferably with SEN.
• Willing to complete online safeguarding training.
• Ability to build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN including ASc & SEMH.
• Create a fun learning environment.
• Manage behavior effectively.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Good communication skills

Patience

Motivation

Education

Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate

Experience supporting individuals with Autism

Job description

Prospero Teaching are working with an specialist Independent SEN School based in Poole recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants (SEMH) to support pupils with SEN to include ASc & SEMH.

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 with young people is desirable. Experience with autistic children and those with social communication difficulties would be an advantage. A team player with patience, understanding and a willingness to develop is needed.

Working hours are –

Contract Details – SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

• Location – Poole, Dorset
• Position – SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
• Contract type – Long Term / Permanent
• Duration / Likely Duration – Ongoing
• Minimum rate of pay – From £17500 per annum

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Calming mannerisms in challenging situations.
• Strong behaviour management skills while creating a fun learning environment.
• Driven to motivate the pupil and increase his participation.
• The ability to grow individual personal development.
• Be caring, patient and have good communication skills.
• Be self-reflective, have a willingness to learn and demonstrate initiative.
• Experience supporting an individual with Autism.
• Willing to complete Safeguarding online training.
• Complete a face-to-face over video call

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