Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Day-to-Day & Full-Time
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £80 – £95 a day
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Temp-to-perm
Start Date: Immediate starts available | Full-time roles from September 2025
Job Summary
Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and caring SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across a range of primary and secondary schools in Bournemouth and throughout Dorset.
We’re currently experiencing high demand for day-to-day supply staff, with long-term and full-time positions starting in September 2025. Whether you're an experienced TA or just beginning your career in education, we want to hear from you.
About Teaching Personnel
As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel has been placing teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff into schools for over 25 years. We work with 90% of schools across Dorset and are committed to helping you find work that suits your lifestyle, career goals, and skills.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN (including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs)
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Assist teachers with lesson delivery, classroom management, and behaviour support
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Implement tailored strategies and learning interventions
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Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
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Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff
What We’re Looking For
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in schools, youth work, or care settings)
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Patience, adaptability, and a calm manner
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through us)
Desirable:
What You’ll Get from Teaching Personnel
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Competitive daily pay (£80 – £95, depending on experience)
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Weekly pay through our PAYE system – no hidden umbrella fees
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Access to long-term and permanent roles from September
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Free training and development opportunities
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A dedicated local consultant to support you throughout your journey
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Access to our online portal for easy timesheet management and job alerts
How to Apply
Apply now with your CV or contact your local Teaching Personnel Dorset team to find out more about available roles.
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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