SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD in the Dorset area. This role is crucial for providing individualized support and stability, ensuring that each child feels encouraged and understood. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing challenging behaviours and a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs strategies. This full-time temporary position offers a pathway to a permanent role, making it a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Join a team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support for DBS check

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs is essential.
• Candidates must have or be willing to obtain a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis with Autism and ADHD.
• Manage behaviour effectively and provide stability for students.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Behaviour Management

Knowledge of SEN strategies

Experience with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Experience with ADHD

Education

DBS check

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Start Date: May 2025

Pay Rate: £300-550 per week

Location: Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Contract: Full time, Temporary (With opportunity to progress to a permanent position)

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for our schools within the Dorset area. This role requires a candidate with experience in supporting students on a 1:1 basis with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD, as this will be your main role in the position. You will be required to manage behaviour effectively, using consistent routines to provide stability for each individual student you work with, as well as ensuring that each child feels supported and encouraged.

Requirements:

• Have previous experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs
• Right to work in the UK
• Obtain a DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one
• Experience managing challenging behaviours, adapting approach to individual behaviour support
• Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions as well as experience working with a range of complex needs

If you are interested in this role, please apply using the link below or contact our Dorset Primary branch on 01202 297744, we would love to hear from you!

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.