SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – September Start
Location: Poole
Salary: £89.38-£95 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a qualified and caring Teaching Assistant with experience in SEN environments? Are you looking for a fresh opportunity this September where you can make a real difference?

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school community Poole. This is a chance to support children who need extra help to thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with class teachers and support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils with a range of special educational needs. This may include autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or physical disabilities. Your day-to-day work will involve helping children engage with learning, manage routines, and develop confidence — in and out of the classroom.

This role may also involve supporting pupils with personal care and mobility needs, so a willingness to assist with manual handling is essential. Full guidance and training can be provided where needed.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting children on a one-to-one basis or in small groups

• Helping pupils engage with classwork using adapted strategies

• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Assisting with physical support needs, including manual handling

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3, or equivalent)

• Experience working with children with SEN

• A calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach

• Willingness to support with personal care and manual handling tasks

• Strong communication skills and a team-player mindset

• A valid Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one)

Bonus If You Have:

• Experience supporting children with physical disabilities

• Familiarity with communication aids like PECS or Makaton

• Previous work in specialist school settings or SEN units

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated, supportive school team

• Make a lasting difference to children’s lives every single day

• Access ongoing support and professional development

• Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression

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. 

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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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