SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Location: Across Dorset - Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch.
Hours: Part-Time and Full-Time Roles Available
Start Date: November 2025
We’re looking for caring, committed, and proactive individuals to work across a range of mainstream primary schools in Dorset. Whether you’re seeking flexible part-time work in different settings or a secured full-time position, we can help you find the perfect fit.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Supporting pupils with SEN and behavioural challenges on a 1:1 or small group basis
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Helping children engage in learning, build confidence, and develop key life skills
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Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs to create inclusive learning environments
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Providing encouragement, patience, and consistency every day
What We’re Looking For:
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Prior experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs
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A positive, calm, and resilient attitude
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Ability to adapt to different classroom settings and pupil needs
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A genuine passion for making a difference in children’s education
What You’ll Receive:
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Access to exclusive roles in primary schools across Dorset
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Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
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Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
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Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
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Dedicated support from your local Dorset consultant team
Interested?
Apply today or get in touch to find out more about available roles in your area — we’d love to hear from you!
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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