Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Bournemouth

Prospero Teaching are working with an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rated SEN School based in Bournemouth recruiting an Early Years / KS1 Teaching Assistant.

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 with young people is desirable. Experience with autistic children 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 - Bournemouth, Dorset
• Position - Early Years Teaching Assistant
• Start date - Immediate Start
• Contract type - Long-Term
• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - £12.00 per hour

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Calming mannerisms in challenging situations.
• Strong behaviour management skills while creating a fun learning environment.
• Driven to motivate the pupil and increase his participation.
• The ability to grow individual personal development.
• Be caring, patient and have good communication skills.
• Be self-reflective, have a willingness to learn and demonstrate initiative.
• Experience supporting an individual with Autism.
• Willing to complete Safeguarding online training.
• Complete a face-to-face over video call

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
• 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

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.

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