SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH Support, Dorset

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bovington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

DBS training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Bovington, Dorset. This full-time role starts in October 2026, with potential to start earlier for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will support pupils with special educational needs and SEMH, working 1:1 and in small groups, and collaborating with teachers and the wider team to enable consistent, individualized day-long support.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN/SEMH settings required.
• Comfortable in specialist SEND setting.
• Able to build trust with young people.
• Able to adapt activities to meet individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils.
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged during lessons.
• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations.
• Support emotional regulation and encourage positive choices.
• Adapt classroom activities to individual learning needs.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Collaborate with teaching, pastoral and SEND colleagues.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Calm under pressure

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Bovington, Dorset. This full-time role starts in October 2026, with potential to start earlier for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will support pupils with special educational needs and SEMH, working 1:1 and in small groups, and collaborating with teachers and the wider team to enable consistent, individualized day-long support.