SEN Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD and SEND training

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for a junior school in Upton, Dorset. This full-time role supports pupils with additional needs, helping them thrive academically and socially.

The successful candidate will have experience with SEN and a calm, patient approach, with the opportunity for long-term progress and weekly pay at competitive daily rates of £92.63–£97.00.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an education, care or support setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, ASC, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and other additional learning needs.
• Work closely with class teachers to adapt learning and deliver personalised support.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social interaction.
• Build trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and confident.
• Support pupils both in the classroom and during wider school activities.
• Promote independence while encouraging engagement with learning.
• Record progress and celebrate each child's achievements.
• Help create a calm, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN experience

Calm and patient demeanor

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Upton, Dorset Pay: £92.63-£97.00 per day Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Start Date: September 2026

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?

Axcis Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive junior school in Upton to recruit an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding full-time opportunity to support pupils with additional needs and help them thrive both academically and socially. This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Support Worker who enjoys building positive relationships with children and helping them develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and other additional learning needs
• Work closely with class teachers to adapt learning and deliver personalised support
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social interaction
• Build trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and confident
• Support pupils both in the classroom and during wider school activities
• Promote independence while encouraging engagement with learning
• Record progress and celebrate each child's achievements
• Help create a calm, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with children or young people in an education, care or support setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, ASC, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential

Desirable

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support or trauma-informed practice

Why Join This School?

This friendly junior school prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the support they need to achieve their best, both inside and outside the classroom.

Why Work with Axcis Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63-£97.00
• Long-term full-time opportunity with the potential for a permanent position
• Dedicated education consultant providing ongoing support
• Access to free CPD and SEND training
• Weekly pay

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive junior school in Upton, we would love to hear from you.

Referral

We offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Supplementary information

We are 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.