SEN Teacher Assistant

Take the Next Step in Your SEND Career

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a fresh opportunity where your knowledge and commitment will make a genuine impact? We are recruiting for a full-time supply position in Dorchester, with a September 2026 start and the opportunity to begin earlier for the right candidate.

This is a rewarding role within a specialist educational environment where every day presents new opportunities to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

We are seeking professionals who already have experience working with children or young people with additional needs and who can hit the ground running, becoming a valued member of the team from day one.

Your Contribution

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide high-quality support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence and achieve meaningful progress.

Working closely with teachers and wider support staff, you'll contribute to a positive and structured learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to reach their individual potential.

Your responsibilities will include delivering tailored one-to-one support, assisting with small group learning, adapting classroom activities to suit individual needs, promoting communication and independence, encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils regulate their emotions throughout the school day.

You'll play an important role in ensuring every learner feels included, respected and supported.

This position would suit someone who is calm under pressure, highly adaptable and genuinely passionate about improving outcomes for children with SEND.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• A proactive attitude and the confidence to work independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, resilience and a nurturing approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals.
• A commitment to providing consistent, high-quality support from the very beginning.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is committed to supporting education professionals throughout their career.

You'll benefit from competitive weekly pay through PAYE, your own dedicated consultant, access to free CPD and professional development courses, use of the MyTP portal to manage bookings and payslips, pension contributions where applicable, and opportunities to secure long-term or permanent positions with our partner schools.

From your first conversation through to your placement, we'll be there to support every step of your journey.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity or call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya for more information. We look forward to helping you take the next step in your SEND career.

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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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