Teaching Assistant (Supply)

Teaching Personnel; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Specialist education consultantsupport

Professional development opportunities

Experience in specialist education

Long-term career opportunities

Registration guidance

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Wimborne is recruiting a motivated SEN Supply Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting from September through to October half term. You will support learners with a range of learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.

This position offers daily engagement with pupils, collaboration with teachers and specialists, and opportunities for training and career progression within specialist education settings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people within education, SEND, residential care, youth services, or similar sectors.
• The ability to establish rapport and trust quickly.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Confidence adapting to different situations and learner needs.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable students.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons and structured activities.
• Promoting engagement and participation across the curriculum.
• Encouraging independence, self-esteem, and personal development.
• Helping manage behaviours using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Assisting with tailored learning programmes and individual targets.
• Contributing towards a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

Job description

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic SEN Supply Teaching Assistant for a full-time opportunity within a specialist educational provision in Wimborne starting from September to October half term.

This position offers the chance to support learners who require additional guidance to reach their personal and academic goals. We are seeking individuals with relevant experience who can quickly become a valued member of the team and provide consistent support from day one.

This is a varied and highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will assist young people with a range of learning difficulties, communication needs, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges while helping them engage positively with education.

• Supporting pupils during lessons and structured activities.
• Promoting engagement and participation across the curriculum.
• Encouraging independence, self-esteem, and personal development.
• Helping manage behaviours using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Assisting with tailored learning programmes and individual targets.
• Contributing towards a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

• Previous experience supporting children or young people within education, SEND, residential care, youth services, or similar sectors.
• The ability to establish rapport and trust quickly.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Confidence adapting to different situations and learner needs.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable students.

We are specifically looking for candidates who can hit the ground running and confidently contribute from the outset.

• Attractive rates of pay paid weekly.
• Personalised support from a specialist education consultant.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Valuable experience within specialist education settings.
• Long-term career opportunities within schools across the region.
• Streamlined registration process.
• Ongoing guidance and career support.

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.
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