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SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Dorset
Date posted : 09/09/25
  1. Full Time
£300 - 550 per week

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Christchurch

Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Positions: Full-Time & Ad-Hoc
Contracts: Supply & Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join mainstream primary schools across Christchurch.

About the Role:

  • Support pupils with a range of learning, behavioural, and physical needs.

  • Assist in delivering Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and adapting resources to suit each child’s needs.

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other school staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

  • Engage in both one-to-one and group support sessions, helping pupils achieve their full potential.

  • Provide support within mainstream primary school classrooms, ensuring all pupils can access the curriculum effectively.

We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working with children with SEN (in schools, care, or other educational settings).

  • Patience, empathy, and a positive, can-do attitude.

  • Flexibility to work across different key stages and varying hours, including full-time or ad-hoc supply.

  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to promoting inclusion.

Why Join Us?

  • Work in supportive and welcoming mainstream school communities.

  • Gain valuable experience and ongoing professional development.

  • Make a real difference in the lives of children every day.

Interested?
Apply today and help shape the future for children with SEN in Christchurch!

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.

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