SEN Teaching Assistant

Join a Life-Changing Team in Poole

SEN Teaching Assistant | Full-Time | September 2025 Start
Flexible early starts and part-time options available

Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives? Do you believe in the power of patience, compassion, and personalised support?

We are recruiting dedicated and caring individuals to work as SEN Teaching Assistants across several exceptional specialist schools in Poole.

These schools are widely respected for their inclusive ethos, positive culture, and student-first approach.

Catering for learners aged 3 to 19, the settings provide support for a wide range of needs including autism, communication difficulties, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and complex medical needs.

A Role That Truly Matters

Across these nurturing environments, students receive tailored support that enables them to thrive academically, emotionally and socially.

With small class sizes, excellent resources, and a collaborative team spirit, you’ll be joining schools that believe in celebrating progress over perfection.

Whether you’re supporting younger children in early education or guiding older pupils towards greater independence, your role will be varied, meaningful, and rewarding.

What Your Role Involves

• Supporting pupils with diverse and complex needs in class, small groups or on a 1:1 basis

• Helping young people build confidence, communication and independence

• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a safe, welcoming environment

• Working closely with teaching staff, therapists and support teams

• Making a lasting impact on a child’s personal and educational journey

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, we offer more than just a job—we provide a pathway into specialist education with ongoing support and development.

• Weekly pay through our in-house PAYE system

• FREE access to expert-led training and CPD courses, including Autism Awareness and Team Teach

• A friendly, dedicated consultant who understands SEN education and your career goals

• Flexibility to start earlier in a part-time or full-time capacity

• Opportunities for long-term progression and permanent placements

If you’re looking for a purposeful career and a team that values your impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to start making a difference with Teaching Personnel.

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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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