Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is an education recruitment agency seeking patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support students aged 16+ with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in specialist educational settings across Shaftesbury. This role involves providing one-to-one and small group support, assisting with personal care, communication, and learning activities to help students achieve their individual goals in a safe and nurturing environment.

• Individuals passionate about supporting young people with complex needs
• Graduates or career changers looking to gain hands‑on SEN experience
• Those with previous experience in care or education settings are welcomed

• Location:
  
  Shaftesbury, Dorset
• Position:
  Teaching Assistant
• Type of work:
  Supporting post‑16 students with PMLD
• Start date:
  
  ASAP
• Contract type:
  Temporary
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Full time/part time:
  Full time or ad‑hoc
• Pay rate: GBP
  14.88
• Hours:
  
  8:30am to 4:00pm

• A degree is not essential
• At least one year of experience working with young people or vulnerable adults
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training completed within the last year (we can provide this if needed)

• Right to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
• Ability to provide two professional references related to working with children or vulnerable adults

• Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Support from our in‑house Training and Development Team

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.