Sen Teacher Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in Sherborne, Dorset, England to join a specialist educational provision on a full-time permanent basis from September 2026.

The role suits someone who thrives in a nurturing environment, understands the complexities of additional needs, and is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. You will support learners from the start of the academic year, working with a dedicated team to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND.
• Understanding of autism and associated needs.
• Strong interpersonal communication and empathy.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help create a safe and positive learning atmosphere.
• Foster confidence, communication and independence.
• Assist with educational activities and interventions.
• Encourage participation and engagement across the curriculum.
• Work closely with colleagues to meet individual learning objectives.
• Support learners from the start of the academic year.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Patience & empathy

Relationship-building

Job description

SEN Teacher Assistant Teaching Personnel Sherborne, Dorset, England

SEN Teaching Assistant

Support, Encourage and Transform Lives

A rewarding opportunity has become available for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational provision in Sherborne on a full-time permanent basis from September 2026.

This role is ideally suited to somebody who thrives in a nurturing environment, understands the complexities of additional needs and is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an individual with proven SEN experience who can confidently begin supporting learners from the very start of the academic year.

Your Contribution

You will become an important part of a dedicated team focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for pupils with a variety of educational and developmental needs.

• Provide structured one-to-one and small-group support
• Help create a safe and positive learning atmosphere
• Foster confidence, communication and independence
• Assist with educational activities and interventions
• Encourage participation and engagement across the curriculum
• Work closely with colleagues to meet individual learning objectives
• Previous experience supporting learners with SEND
• Knowledge of autism and associated needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Patience, resilience and empathy
• A flexible and professional approach
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships

This position requires somebody capable of making an immediate and positive contribution to the wider team.

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel

• Dedicated consultant support from registration to placement
• Access to exclusive permanent opportunities
• Ongoing CPD and training courses
• Competitive pay and salary guidance
• A simple and efficient onboarding process
• Opportunities within highly respected educational environments

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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