Job Description

Prospero Teaching are seeking a skilled, compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our client specialist SEN school in Poole!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and who thrives in a warm, relationship‑centred school community.

Pay: From £100 per day Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only Location: Poole, Dorset Contract: Temp to perm

About the School

This well‑established special school supports pupils with a range of moderate to severe learning difficulties. With a welcoming atmosphere, spacious grounds, and thoughtfully designed learning environments, the school provides a calm, structured, and nurturing setting where pupils feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.

About the Role

As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting pupils, teachers, and the wider school community. Working under the guidance of qualified teachers, you will also have opportunities to lead whole‑class learning when required.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver learning activities to individuals, small groups, or whole classes

Support the implementation and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress

Help create a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment

Provide guidance to colleagues in your areas of expertise

Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, sensory needs, and independence

Supervise pupils during trips, enrichment activities, and off‑site learning

Build trusting, stable relationships using calm, consistent communication

About You

The ideal candidate:

holds NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent experience)

has experience supporting children with SEND

communicates clearly and confidently, adapting language to individual needs

can work independently and take whole‑class responsibility when needed

demonstrates patience, emotional intelligence, and a nurturing approach

builds positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, and external professionals

maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and high standards of care

What We Offer

Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and de‑escalation

Access to a specialist in‑house Training & Development Team

Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant

A welcoming school environment with strong staff culture and opportunities for progression

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