SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Join Our Team of Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants!
Opportunities Across Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for making a difference? We are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and skilled SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs across primary and middle schools in Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch.
Whether you're seeking long-term placements or flexible day-to-day supply roles, we can connect you with the right school to match your experience and expertise.
✅ What We Offer:
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A wide range of opportunities in well-established schools across Dorset
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Long-term placements for those seeking stability or day-to-day supply cover for flexible hours
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Competitive rates of pay
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A supportive, inclusive working environment where your contributions are valued
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The chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a positive, collaborative atmosphere
✅ What We’re Looking For:
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Experience working with children with a range of special educational needs (SEN)
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A Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (or equivalent) and/or relevant SEN experience
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Patience, empathy, and adaptability in providing tailored support to students
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The ability to work closely with teachers and other staff to create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment
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Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude
If you're passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and want to be part of a team that truly values your expertise, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career as an SEN Teaching Assistant!
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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