SEN Teaching Assistant

Join Us as an SEN Teaching Assistant!
Location: Dorset, Poole, Bournemouth & Christchurch.
Hours: Full-time & Part-time Positions
Start Date: March 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? We’re looking for caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across KS1 and KS2 who have additional learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking to build your experience in education, gain new skills, and work in a role that’s both rewarding and inspiring.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

• Helping the class teacher deliver engaging, tailored activities.

• Encouraging children’s independence, confidence, and social development.

• Creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

• Tracking progress and celebrating achievements big and small!

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children (SEN experience is a bonus but not essential).

• A positive, patient, and resilient attitude.

• Great communication skills and the ability to adapt to individual needs.

• Reliability and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Why join Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle (term-time only).

• Competitive pay, with wages every other Friday.

• Ongoing training and access to SEN learning resources.

• A handy diary app to manage your work and availability.

• A supportive team who are always here to help you thrive.

Ready to get started? Apply today by emailing ellen.wilcox@teachingpersonnel.com

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.
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