SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Location: Christchurch
Start Date: December 2025 (subject to child starting)

Are you a passionate, resilient, and open-minded educator looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? We are a supportive and forward-thinking school based in Salisbury, seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis.

About the Role:

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with previous experience supporting pupils with autism and rejection-related behaviours. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that promotes positive outcomes for every child.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children with SEN, particularly autism and behaviours linked to rejection or trauma.
• Is a determined educator, driven to support every student’s potential
• Maintains an open-minded and flexible approach to teaching and behaviour management
• Demonstrates a high level of resilience and emotional intelligence
• Thrives in a collaborative, caring, and child-centred school environment
• Can work within a SEN team

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and experienced SEN team
• Ongoing CPD and training tailored to your professional development
• A nurturing environment that values every member of staff
• Support from a leadership team committed to inclusive education

If you're ready to take the next step in your SEN teaching career and want to make a lasting impact, we would 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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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.