High Level Teaching Assistant
Job description
We are working alongside an exceptional specialist education provider in Poole, well known for its nurturing ethos, high-quality facilities, and commitment to supporting young people with severe and complex special educational needs.
The setting places a strong focus on independence, life skills, and preparing learners for adulthood within a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Role
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Full-time High Level Teaching Assistant position
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Supporting students aged 14–18 with severe SEN needs
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Working hours: 8.30am to 4pm
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Supporting learning at a secondary level, including structured interventions and small-group work
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Assisting with personal development, communication, and independence skills
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Immediate start available
Requirements
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Minimum 6 months’ childcare experience, particularly supporting children or young people with SEN
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Experience working with severe or complex needs is highly desirable
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Confident supporting learning under the direction of teaching staff
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Patient, resilient, and committed to inclusive education
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Must be able to drive due to the location of the setting
Why Work with Teaching Personnel
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Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
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Competitive weekly pay - 13.75 per hour
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Opportunities to work in outstanding specialist provisions
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A trusted education agency focused on your long-term career progression
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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