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SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Poole
Date posted : 11/09/25
  1. Full Time
£300 - 550 per week

Job description

Join Our Team – SEN Teaching Assistants Needed in Poole & Surrounding Areas!

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Teaching Personnel, the UK’s market-leading education recruitment agency, is looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team across Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Ringwood, Ferndown, West Moors, and Wareham. We have opportunities for both supply cover and full-time positions, so whether you’re looking for flexible work or a permanent role, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role:

  • Support pupils with a wide range of special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream and specialist school settings.

  • Assist with personalised learning, behaviour management, and social development.

  • Work closely with teachers and the wider school team to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support pupils’ learning.

  • Be a positive role model and provide guidance to help pupils achieve their potential.

We’re Looking For:

  • Teaching Assistants with experience in SEN or a strong interest in working with children with additional needs.

  • Reliable, patient, and compassionate individuals who enjoy making a difference in a child’s life.

  • Team players who can adapt to different classroom settings and needs.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible supply and full-time opportunities across a wide area.

  • Supportive team and professional development opportunities.

  • Competitive pay rates and the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives.

If you’re ready to inspire and support children in the local area, apply today and join the UK’s market-leading education recruitment agency!

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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