SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Start Date: January 2026
Pay: £300-£550 per week

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be supporting a warm and welcoming Primary School in Christchurch, who are looking for a dedicated Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join their team from January.

This role will involve working across the school, with the likelihood of supporting within their well-established Resource Base, working closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs. The school is known for its nurturing approach, strong team ethos, and the excellent support it provides to both staff and pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offering tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs

• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team

• Helping to create an inclusive, engaging, and safe learning environment

• Supporting children 1:1 or in small groups to encourage progress and independence

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring, proactive, and patient individual

• Experience working with children or young people (school experience helpful but not essential)

• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive hourly rate

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils’ development

• Ongoing support and guidance from Teaching Personnel

• The chance to join a friendly, settled, and supportive school environment

All candidates will be fully vetted by Teaching Personnel before attending an informal school visit or interview.

If you’re passionate about helping children with additional needs and are looking for a meaningful new role in January, 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.
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