SEN Teaching Assistant

An outstanding and award-winning SEN school group is seeking passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their growing school based in Dorset. With a reputation for excellence in special educational needs provision, this group offers a supportive, inclusive, and enriching environment where every child can thrive — and every staff member is truly valued.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, nurturing setting that supports pupils aged 4–19 with a range of additional needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with a variety of SEN in both classroom and 1:1 settings
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored learning plans
• Encouraging and supporting pupils' development academically, socially, and emotionally
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy (minimum GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths)
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Please note: This school group is unable to offer sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advertisement with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, education history and contact details.

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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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