SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

Cranborne | Full-Time | September 2026 Start | £1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Transform Lives Through Specialist Support!

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join an exceptional specialist setting supporting children and young adults with complex learning profiles.

Starting in September 2026, with the possibility of an earlier commencement, this position offers the chance to become part of a highly skilled and caring team.

£1,000 sign-on bonus available for successful candidates subject to qualifying criteria.

Your Impact

Working closely alongside educators, therapists and pastoral teams, you will help learners develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Daily duties may include:

• Delivering one-to-one and small group support
• Encouraging communication and interaction
• Assisting with sensory-based activities
• Supporting personalised learning programmes
• Helping learners build independence
• Reinforcing positive behaviour strategies
• Promoting emotional wellbeing
• Supporting community access and enrichment activities
• Recording progress and observations
• Creating an engaging learning environment

About You

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals
• Patience, empathy and adaptability
• A proactive attitude towards learning
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in SEND

Backgrounds in education, care, psychology, youth services or support work are welcomed.

Benefits Through Teaching Personnel

• £1,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive pay rates
• Specialist SEND training opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• Dedicated consultant guidance
• Pension contributions
• Potential permanent opportunities
• Access to a national network of schools

If you're seeking a role where your support genuinely changes futures, apply now for this exciting September opportunity.

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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