Special Needs Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.88 to £15.88 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shaftesbury, Dorset |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 199621 |
Summary
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.
This is an excellent opportunity for: 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 to APPLY
Contract Details:
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 - GBP14.88
Hours - 8:30am to 4.00pm
Experience, Training and Qualifications:
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)
Eligibility:
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
Other:
Prospero Teaching offers successful candidates:
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.
This is an excellent opportunity for: 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 to APPLY
Contract Details:
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 - GBP14.88
Hours - 8:30am to 4.00pm
Experience, Training and Qualifications:
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)
Eligibility:
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
Other:
Prospero Teaching offers successful candidates:
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.