Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team as a Teaching Assistant with a focus on Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a vibrant primary school in Poole. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives by providing targeted support and fostering an inclusive environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a potential permanent position, this is an exciting opportunity for compassionate individuals passionate about education.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive school community

Dedicated SEN Hub

Qualifications

• Experience in primary school is essential.
• Passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.
• SEN experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with EHCPs.
• Collaborate with class teachers and specialist staff.
• Encourage independence and promote inclusion.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Education

Experience working in a primary school setting

Job description

Join a Supportive Team as a Teaching Assistant – SEN Focus
Location: Poole | Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Fixed Term (1 Academic Year) with Potential for Permanent Role
Hours: Full Time | Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience

Are you a compassionate, adaptable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in children’s lives? We are working in partnership with a highly regarded 4-form entry mainstream primary school in Poole, which includes a well-established SEN Hub, to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant to start this September.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across the school supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Provide targeted support to pupils with EHCPs across various year groups

Collaborate closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and specialist staff

Encourage and promote independence, confidence, and inclusion

Support the delivery of personalised learning programmes

About You:

Experience working in a primary school setting is essential

Passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing

SEN experience is desirable but not essential – a willingness to learn is key

Patient, resilient, and confident in building strong relationships with children

A team player who can adapt to different classroom settings and pupil needs

The School Offers:

A vibrant, welcoming and diverse school community

A dedicated SEN Hub and expert staff to support professional growth

Opportunities for training and progression within a large, supportive team

Potential for a permanent position following the fixed term

If you're ready to support, inspire and positively impact children with additional needs, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now to take the next step in your education career with a school that values every child and every member of staff.

We are an education recruitment agency with a strong track record of helping talented professionals find their ideal roles. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to relevant checks and an enhanced DBS.