Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Full-Time | Christchurch | September 2026 Start
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Start Date: September 2026
Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm to support young learners with additional needs?
A warm, welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Christchurch is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in helping children thrive both academically and emotionally, while becoming part of a school community that truly values every child.
✨ Why Join This School?
Supportive and nurturing environment
Inclusive ethos where every child is celebrated
Friendly and collaborative staff team
Excellent experience for those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology or therapy
⭐ The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on children's lives
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, pupils and parents.
- Flexibility, resilience and a positive attitude.
- An understanding of SEN, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD and learning difficulties.
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop.
- A genuine passion for helping children succeed and flourish.
Graduates Welcome!
We would particularly love to hear from:
- Psychology graduates
- Criminology graduates
- Aspiring teachers
- Future Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists or SEN professionals
This role offers invaluable hands-on experience within a supportive school setting and could be the perfect next step in your career.
Could This Be You?
If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a dedicated and caring school community, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV and take the next step towards a truly rewarding career in education!
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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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