SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

TN United Kingdom; Poole; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team in Poole. This role involves working closely with pupils with special educational needs, including those with Autism and social communication difficulties. Candidates must exhibit patience, understanding, and a positive attitude to foster a nurturing learning environment. The position offers ongoing professional development and the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives. If you're passionate about education and ready to support young learners, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free Professional Development Courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is desirable.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding online training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN including ASc & SEMH.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Behavior Management Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Team Player

Experience with Autism

Education

Enhanced Child Barred List DBS Certificate

Job description

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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.

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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