SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel – Full-Time SEMH Teaching Assistant (Cranborne, Dorset)
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a specialist secondary school in Cranborne that supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school is seeking a committed full-time Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible, Monday–Friday on an ongoing basis.

The role:

• Supporting pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH and behavioural needs

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support

• Helping pupils manage emotions, behaviour and engagement in class

• Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff

The ideal candidate:

• Confident, resilient and calm under pressure

• Experience with SEN, youth work, residential care or behaviour support is desirable

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils

• Available full-time and able to start immediately

If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive, 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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