Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are working with a fantastic SEN School currently seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with complex needs.

The special school, located near to Southampton, offers a tailored educational programme for pupils aged 11-16 years with ASC, PMLD, SLD, and other complex needs.

This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, resilient, and have experience working with children or young people with significant learning difficulties and disabilities.

We welcome applicants with relevant experience in care, SEN support, or education including those with qualifications in Health and Social Care, Psychology, or equivalent.

The position may suit candidates who are pursuing a career in SEN Education or Healthcare and want to gain valuable, hands-on experience within a supportive and rewarding school environment.

Contract Details:

Location - Southampton, Hampshire
Position - Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
Type of work - SEN Support
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration - Temporary to Permanent
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - Temporary to Permanent
Contract type - Temporary to Permanent
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - 13.96 per hour
Hours - 8:45 am 5:20 pm

Experience, Training & Qualifications:

A genuine passion and empathy for working with children with complex needs
Patience and the ability to adapt to a variety of situations and communication styles
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside therapists and teaching staff
Be confident supporting pupils with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs
Experience with PECS, Makaton, or other communication systems is desirable
Experience working in a SEN or care environment with a strong knowledge of SEND requirements

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

Other:

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 with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team

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