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 9.00am – 15.30pm
Contract Details – Eary Years Teaching Assistant:
Location – Poole, Dorset
Position – Early Years Teaching Assistant
Start date – Immediate Start
Contract type – Long-Term
Duration / Likely Duration – Temp/Perm
Full time/part time – Full time
Minimum rate of pay – From £13.09 per hourExperience, 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, i.e., ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, is advantageousTo 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 referencesProspero 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
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.
If you are a Teaching Assistant and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV to or get in touch on (phone number removed)
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