SEN Teaching Assistant: Small-Group Support & Growth

Teaching Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Salary & benefits

Health plan

Wellbeing support

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Cranborne, Wimborne is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist independent day school supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.

You will work in a small-class setting, providing tailored support, assisting with differentiated activities, and helping students develop academically, socially and emotionally while liaising with staff and SEN coordinators.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above).
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards).
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASD.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities.
• Support communication, social, and independence skills.
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment.
• Support behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Differentiated learning

Behaviour management

Empathy

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C+)

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Safeguarding & child protection

Experience with SEMH/ASD

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Cranborne, Wimborne is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist independent day school supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.

You will work in a small-class setting, providing tailored support, assisting with differentiated activities, and helping students develop academically, socially and emotionally while liaising with staff and SEN coordinators.