SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time – Secondary School – Poole

Start Date: September 2025

Inspire and Support Young Minds

Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?

A forward-thinking secondary school in Poole is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

This full-time role offers a chance to work in a highly supportive environment where every learner is celebrated for who they are.

An Inclusive and Empowering Environment

This specialist school provides an engaging and therapeutic setting for students aged 14 to 18 with a range of needs, including autism (ASC), complex learning difficulties, and additional barriers to learning.

Staff are known for fostering independence, emotional resilience, and lifelong learning through tailored support and creative approaches to education.

Role Details

• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm

• Work with students on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Assist with emotional regulation, learning engagement, and communication

• Collaborate with teaching staff and therapists to ensure consistent support

• Be part of a nurturing, multidisciplinary team

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

• Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your career journey

• Access to a wide range of free and discounted CPD opportunities

• Opportunities to gain experience in other SEN and mainstream settings

• Invitations to school-specific training and induction

This is more than a classroom role—it’s a chance to help build brighter futures, one student at a time. If you have a passion for inclusion, patience, and a desire to help every learner succeed, we encourage you to apply today.

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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