SEND Teaching Assistant

TieTalent; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Weekly pay

Free CPD & safeguarding training

Support from a consultant

Opportunities for long-term placements

Job summary

An educational support provider in Dorchester is seeking an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025. The role involves supporting children with Special Educational Needs on a one-to-one basis, creating tailored learning activities, and promoting emotional well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience in a school setting and passion for helping children thrive. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs in a school setting.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Confidence working 1:1 with children requiring tailored support.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Passion for helping children overcome barriers and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 with specific learning needs.
• Plan and adapt lesson activities for individual learning styles.
• Promote emotional well-being and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, parents and support teams.
• Promote emotional well-being, positive behaviour and inclusive learning.
• Create a safe, respectful and engaging classroom culture.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant teaching or TA qualifications

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

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About

SEND Teaching Assistant – Make a Lasting Difference This September! Dorchester | Term-time | September Start

Are you a compassionate, enthusiastic, and experienced individual ready to transform the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? Pro Education is proud to partner with several outstanding Primary Schools in the Dorchester area to recruit exceptional SEND Teaching Assistants for rewarding one-to-one support roles starting September 2025.

This is more than a job — it's a chance to be the difference in a child's educational journey.

About The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with individual pupils, supporting their unique learning journeys and empowering them to achieve their full potential. You'll plan and deliver creative, tailored learning activities, and be a cornerstone of their academic and emotional growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils 1:1 with specific learning needs in a nurturing and structured environment.
• Planning and adapting lesson activities to suit individual learning styles.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating every step of success.
• Collaborating closely with class teachers, SENCOs, parents, and support teams.
• Promoting emotional well-being, positive behaviour, and inclusive learning.
• Creating a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom culture.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience working with children with SEND, ideally in a school setting.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Confidence working 1:1 with children requiring tailored support.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A passion for helping children overcome barriers and thrive.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive PAYE pay – no umbrella deductions
• Weekly pay for financial peace of mind
• Free CPD & safeguarding training – build your skills at your pace
• A supportive consultant guiding you every step of the way
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
  
  

Requirements

• Relevant teaching or TA qualifications preferred
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply – we'll help!)
• Previous experience supporting children in a SEND setting
  
  

Ready to Make a Real Impact This September?

If you're an enthusiastic TA, LSA, or HLTA looking for a fresh and meaningful role where every day counts, contact Pro Education Dorchester today. Let's help you find the school where you can thrive — and help your students do the same.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

The actual rate of pay you receive will depend upon the role you undertake as well as location, duties, and shifts.

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• Dorchester, England, United Kingdom
  
  

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• English

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