SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (SEN Experienced) – Join Teaching Personnel Today!

Location: Poole
Start Date: January

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a range of mainstream and specialist schools across Poole

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant with SEN experience, you will:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and speech & language difficulties.

• Assist the class teacher in creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment.

• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.

• Foster students’ confidence, independence, and social development.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure each pupil reaches their potential.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:
✅ Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN (essential)
✅ Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent
✅ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✅ A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach
✅ A valid DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly

• Access to ongoing training and professional development courses

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

• Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression within education

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a positive impact in education and support students with additional needs, we want to hear from you!

Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel on [insert phone number/email] for more information.

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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