Teaching Assistant - Unit Based

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream school in BH15, Poole, supporting pupils in a specialist SEN unit focused on SEMH, ADHD and Autism. This full-time role offers a structured environment with strong support from experienced staff to develop both classroom and behavioural management skills.

You will build positive relationships with pupils, work closely with teachers and SENCOs, and contribute to a nurturing setting where every child can progress

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils.
• Patient, calm and emotionally resilient with a nurturing approach.
• Flexible and able to adapt to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils.
• Support children with SEMH, ADHD and Autism.
• Help pupils manage emotions, behaviour and social situations.
• Encourage engagement in learning and classroom activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support.
• Use positive and consistent behaviour strategies.
• Help develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other members of the support team.
• Celebrate progress, both big and small!

Skills

SEN

SEMH

Autism

ADHD

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH, ADHD & Autism

Full-time | Mainstream School | Specialist SEN Unit | Poole, BH15 | Starting After October Half Term

Are you a passionate TA looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

Teaching Personnel are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant to join one of our lovely mainstream schools in BH15, Poole, working within their specialist unit supporting children with SEMH, ADHD and Autism.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building positive relationships, understands the importance of consistency and wants to help children overcome barriers to learning.

About the role

You’ll be working alongside an experienced and supportive team, helping a small group of pupils feel safe, understood, supported and able to learn.

Every day will be different, but you can expect to:

• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils.
• Support children with SEMH, ADHD and Autism.
• Help pupils manage emotions, behaviour and social situations.
• Encourage engagement in learning and classroom activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support.
• Use positive and consistent behaviour strategies.
• Help develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other members of the support team.
• Celebrate progress, both big and small!

What we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who is more than just a TA - someone who genuinely wants to make a difference.

You’ll ideally have experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour, although we’re also interested in hearing from candidates with strong transferable experience.

You’ll need to be:

• Patient, calm and emotionally resilient.
• Naturally nurturing and empathetic.
• Confident managing challenging situations.
• Consistent in your approach.
• Able to build genuine connections with pupils.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to individual needs.
• Passionate about helping children reach their potential.

Most importantly, you’ll understand that progress looks different for every child and that sometimes the smallest achievements are the biggest victories.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of our lovely mainstream schools in Poole, where you’ll become part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to helping pupils succeed.

The specialist unit provides additional support for children who may experience barriers to learning, while allowing them to remain part of the wider mainstream school community.

You’ll gain valuable experience working within an SEN setting while doing a role that is both challenging and incredibly rewarding.

The essentials

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: BH15, Poole
Setting: Mainstream School - Specialist SEN Unit
Focus: SEMH, ADHD & Autism
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Start: After October Half Term
Experience: SEN/SEMH experience desirable

Ready for your next challenge?

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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