SEN Teaching Assistant Primary (SEMH / Autism). Job in Poole Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with SEMH and Autism in Wimborne Minster. The ideal candidate will possess strong behaviour management skills and a genuine passion for mentoring. Responsibilities include providing emotional support and implementing positive behaviour strategies. This rewarding role offers full-time hours and a competitive hourly rate. Ideal for candidates with backgrounds in youth work, care, or psychology.

Benefits

Free accredited CPD

Ongoing support from in-house Training & Development Team

Opportunity to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management skills required.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Provide pastoral care and emotional regulation support.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Support engagement with learning activities.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Experience with SEMH or Autism

Youth Work

Psychology or Counselling

Sports Coaching

Care Work

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Primary (SEMH / Autism)

Prospero Teaching are working closely with a specialist SEN provision to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) and Autism.
This is a challenging but highly rewarding role, ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management skills and a genuine passion for pastoral support and mentorship. Pupils may present with complex emotional needs and require consistent, calm, and structured support throughout the school day.
The school offers a nurturing, therapeutic environment with small class sizes, where Teaching Assistants play a vital role in helping pupils regulate emotions, engage with learning, and develop positive relationships.
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in:

• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Psychology or Counselling
• Behaviour Support
• Care Work
• Ex-Forces or similar disciplined environments

The Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies
• Providing pastoral care and emotional regulation support
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Supporting engagement with learning activities
• Working closely with teachers and SEN professionals

Contract Details:

• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)
• Type of Work: Support / Pastoral Role
• Start Date: January 2026
• Duration: OngoingContract Type: Temp / Perm
• Hours: Full-time (8:30am 4:00pm)
• Rate of Pay: From 14.66 per hour (dependent on experience)

Experience, Training & Qualifications:

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
• Strong behaviour management skills (essential)
• SEN experience (SEMH / Autism preferred)
• Youth work, care, or mentoring experience welcomed
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)

Eligibility:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Two professional, child-related references

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

• Free accredited CPD (including safeguarding and behaviour management)
• Ongoing support from our in-house Training & Development Team
• Opportunity to make a real difference in young lives

If you are resilient, empathetic, and ready to take on a hands-on SEN role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.