Teaching Assistant - Sen

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Poole; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work part-time across Bournemouth and the surrounding area.

You will support pupils with additional needs and help them access learning in diverse school settings. This role offers flexible hours across a range of schools, with opportunities to gain valuable experience, build relationships with pupils and staff, and contribute to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEN/SEND.
• Patience, empathy and a positive, flexible approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to different classrooms, schools and pupil needs.
• Desirable prior SEN/SEND support experience, but willingness to learn is important.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Supporting learning, communication, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Helping teachers create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Adapting to different school settings and working collaboratively with teaching staff.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Good communication

Flexible/adaptable

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Bournemouth and surrounding areas

Flexible opportunities across a range of schools

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping every pupil reach their full potential? We’re looking for caring, patient and enthusiastic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to work on a part-time basis across a variety of schools in Bournemouth and the surrounding area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys making a difference, building positive relationships with pupils and gaining experience in different educational settings.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence and thrive in the classroom. You may work on a one-to-one basis or support small groups, adapting to the needs of each school and pupil.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Supporting learning, communication, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Helping teachers create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Adapting to different school settings and working collaboratively with teaching staff.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Patience, empathy and a positive, flexible approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt to different classrooms, schools and pupil needs.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN or SEND is desirable, but a willingness to learn and a positive attitude are equally important.

Why Apply?

• Part-time opportunities to suit a range of availability.
• Variety of school settings, giving you the chance to gain valuable experience.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ educational journeys.
• Support from a team dedicated to helping you find suitable opportunities.
• Access to other education-based positions across Bournemouth and the surrounding area, depending on your experience, interests and availability.

Help us make a difference, one pupil at a time.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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