SEN Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant in Blandford Forum to provide dedicated one-to-one support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex needs. This role involves working closely with teachers to nurture each child's emotional and academic growth while contributing to a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and a genuine passion for supporting students with special educational needs. Competitive pay and training opportunities included.

Benefits

Access to specialist SEN training

Opportunity to make a significant difference

Competitive pay and consistent hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with ASC or other additional needs.
• Genuine interest in supporting learners with SEN.
• Excellent communication, patience, and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised 1:1 assistance to help students stay engaged and on track.
• Work alongside teachers to prepare and deliver creative, personalised learning activities.
• Support pupils’ emotional, social, and academic development through consistent, reliable guidance.

Skills

Experience with children with ASC

Excellent communication skills

Patience and organisational abilities

Flexible and proactive approach

Strong team ethic

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Blandford, Dorset
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £90 – £100 per day
Start Date: January 2026

Are you driven to create positive change for children and young people? Do you want to be part of a nurturing, committed team that works hard to ensure every learner can succeed? Axcis Education is looking for a skilled Teaching Assistant to join a high-quality SEN provision in Blandford Forum. This role involves offering dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a range of complex needs. This is a highly fulfilling opportunity to provide stability, encouragement, and tailored assistance, enabling students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The school offers a well-developed specialist curriculum alongside access to extensive therapeutic and clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised 1:1 assistance to help students stay engaged and on track
• Work alongside teachers to prepare and deliver creative, personalised learning activities
• Support pupils’ emotional, social, and academic development through consistent, reliable guidance
• Encourage progress in communication, social skills, independence, and daily living
• Contribute to a calm, structured, and positive classroom atmosphere
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and wider professionals as part of a trauma-informed, holistic approach
• Build trusting, supportive relationships to ensure pupils feel safe and valued

About You

• Experience working with children or young people with ASC or other additional needs
• A genuine interest in supporting learners with SEN
• Excellent communication, patience, and organisational abilities
• A flexible, proactive approach and a strong team ethic

What Axcis Education Offers

• Access to specialist SEN training and ongoing professional growth
• A role where you can make a significant difference every single day
• Competitive pay and consistent working hours

If you take pride in helping others shine, this position gives you a meaningful opportunity to support and celebrate student success.

INDDEV

If you are interested, click the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, you may earn a £50 shopping voucher if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact

Sarah Guest

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 6010