Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants with a healthcare background in Poole to support students with Special Educational Needs. Candidates will help implement tailored educational plans, assist in personal care, and contribute to a nurturing learning environment. This role is perfect for those looking to transition into education, leveraging their healthcare experience while making a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• Health care background in nursing, care assistance, or occupational therapy.
• Enhanced DBS check preferred.
• Two professional child-related references required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with various SEN including autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities.
• Work with teachers to implement IEPs and promote a safe learning environment.
• Assist with personal and medical care using healthcare expertise.

Skills

Compassion

Engagement

Personal Care

Support

Education

Recognised Childcare-based qualification

Healthcare background

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Poole, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant with Healthcare Background in Bournemouth/Christchurch/Poole

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals with healthcare backgrounds to join us as SEN Teaching Assistants. If you are considering a career change and want to bring your unique skill set to the classroom, we would love to chat with you!

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a classroom setting. With your background in health care, you will bring a unique skill set to the role, ensuring students receive the tailored support they need to thrive in their education. Your experience in health care will help you understand the individual needs of students and assist in their physical, emotional, and medical care where necessary.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

Key Responsibilities:

Support children with a variety of SEN, including autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, and emotional/behavioural needs.
Work closely with teachers to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and contribute to students learning.
Provide one-on-one or small group support, ensuring students are fully engaged in the lesson.
Assist with personal care, mobility, and any medical needs, using your health care expertise.
Promote positive behaviour and create a safe, supportive environment for learning.
Liaise with parents, teachers, and health care professionals to ensure consistent care and progress.
Help with classroom activities, including preparing resources and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Who We’re Looking For:

Health care Background: You may have worked in roles such as nursing, care assistance, occupational therapy, or any role that has given you experience with personal care and supporting others.
Enhanced DBS check (ideally on the Update Service; we can process a new one if necessary).
A recognised Childcare-based qualification is preferred, but not essential.
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years