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SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Dorset
Date posted : 02/07/25
  1. Full Time
£80 - 90 per day

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment?

A specialist primary school in Christchurch is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time from September 2025.

This is a rewarding role working with children who have a range of complex needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop important life skills.


 

About the Role:
You will support pupils aged 5 to 11, working alongside experienced teachers and support staff to deliver personalised learning and care.

Your role will involve providing one-to-one and small group support, helping children with communication, social skills, and behaviour management.


 

Why This School?
This campus offers a warm, supportive, and well-resourced setting where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their potential.

Staff are passionate about creating a positive environment tailored to the individual needs of pupils with SEN. The focus is on building confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

The team works collaboratively to ensure children feel safe, understood, and empowered to succeed.


 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude

  • Experience or interest in working with children with SEN

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to support behaviour management in a calm and consistent manner

  • Commitment to making a positive difference in children’s lives


 

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, we provide:

  • A dedicated consultant to support your career journey

  • Weekly pay through PAYE

  • Access to free and subsidised training and CPD

  • Flexible and permanent opportunities across SEN settings

  • £50 referral bonus for recommending fellow educators

 

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing primary SEN environment, apply now to join the team this September.

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.
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