SEMH Teaching Assistant
- Secondary SEN Support
- Poole
- Full Time
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SEMH Teaching Assistant | Poole
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a group of outstanding schools in the Poole area from September 2025, with opportunities to start earlier on a part-time or full-time basis.
About the Role:
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Full-time position (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4pm)
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Start: September 2025 (early starts available)
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Supporting pupils aged 3 to 19
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Primary and secondary opportunities available
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Working with children and young people with SEMH needs
Incredible Settings to Work In:
Join a network of welcoming, specialist provisions across Poole known for their nurturing environments and commitment to pupil wellbeing. These settings offer:
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A strong focus on emotional regulation and positive behaviour support
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Purpose-built facilities designed to meet individual learning and sensory needs
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Supportive, highly-skilled staff teams and leadership who value every contribution
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A deep sense of community and shared purpose to transform young lives
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
When you join Teaching Personnel, you're not just taking on a role – you're gaining a trusted partner in your career journey.
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Competitive weekly pay
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Access to CPD courses and training, including Team Teach and safeguarding
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Dedicated consultant to support your career goals
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Opportunities for temp-to-perm placements and career progression
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£50 referral bonus for recommending educators
Whether you're experienced in SEMH or looking to develop your expertise, this is a fantastic opportunity to work within inspiring environments where every day makes a difference.
Apply Now
To register your interest or find out more, please apply today.
We welcome applications from teaching assistants, support workers, graduates, and those with a passion for helping others thrive.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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