Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Stone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free SEN and behaviour management培训

Flexible working options

Ongoing support from a dedicated tutor

Opportunities to secure permanent学校合同

Valuable experience for careers in教育,

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring, resilient and motivated individuals to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in specialist schools across Wimborne and surrounding areas. This role offers flexible opportunities, including full-time, part-time, day-to-day cover, long-term placements and permanent positions, with ongoing consultant support and training.

You’ll work closely with pupils aged 5-18 who may require additional support inside and outside the classroom, building confidence

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in education, care, support work, youth work, coaching, or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Building confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Helping manage emotions and behaviour positively.
• Supporting learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Being a consistent and trusted adult in a young person's life.

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day | SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities | Wimborne

Looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring, resilient, and motivated individuals to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in specialist schools across Wimborne and surrounding areas.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a Support Worker looking to move into education, or someone passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Location

WIMBORNE, DORSET

Flexible Opportunities Available

• Full-time
• part-time
• Day to day cover
• long-term placements
• Permanent positions

The Role

You’ll work closely with pupils who may require additional support both inside and outside the classroom. Every day is different, but your role could include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Building confidence, independence, and social skills
• Helping manage emotions and behaviour positively
• Supporting learning activities tailored to individual needs
• Being a consistent and trusted adult in a young person's life

Who You’ll Be Supporting

Our specialist schools support children and young people aged 5-18 with needs including:

• Autism (ASC)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
• ADHD
• Speech & Language Difficulties
• Moderate & Severe Learning Difficulties
• Additional Complex Needs

Why People Love These Roles

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to genuinely change lives.

You will be joining welcoming and supportive school communities where every small achievement is celebrated and where your contribution makes a real difference to a student's future.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free SEN and behaviour management training
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to secure permanent school contracts
• Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, social work, youth work, and therapy

We Would Love to Hear From You If You Are:

• Passionate about helping children and young people
• Patient, calm, and resilient
• Able to build positive relationships quickly
• Looking for a meaningful career
• Experienced in education, care, support work, youth work, coaching, or similar fields

No school experience? No problem. Many of our most successful staff have backgrounds in care, sport, youth work, or residential support.

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.

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.

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