Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Poole - ref. j76977719

Prospero Teaching are currently working with a lovely primary school based in Branksome who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to start in a full-time position in January within year 2. The suitable candidate will be confident, resilient and comfortable working with SEN pupils who require extra support, sometimes in 1:1 scenario's.

This would be an ideal role for a Teaching Assistant keen to join a strong staffing team who are dedicated and passionate about their work.

• Location - Branksome
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Contract or position start date - January
• Contract type - Permanent/Temporary - Permanent
• Full time/part-time - Full time
• Rate of pay - £13.09 per hour
• Hours - 8:30am - 15.30pm

• Calming mannerisms in challenging situations
• Ability to think quickly & without supervision
• Confident when working with small groups or 1-1
• Strong behaviour management skills while creating a fun learning environment
• Driven to motivate the pupil and increase participation
• Be caring, patient and have good communication skills
• Be self-reflective, have a willingness to learn and demonstrate initiative
• Willing to complete Safeguarding online training

• 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

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team
• An experienced consultant working within your area, being able to discuss potential opportunities & guidance if needed